The principles and the commercial practices of multiplication of plants by seeds, cuttings, division, grafting, and tissue culture are covered. Labs are hands-on with a goal of developing skills and involve doing experiments. Specific papers on plant propagation are read, analyzed, and discussed. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): PLSC 220 or BIOL 222 Note: Offered in even numbered years
The principles and the commercial practices of multiplication of plants by seeds, cuttings, division, grafting, and tissue culture are covered. Labs are hands-on with a goal of developing skills and involve doing experiments. Specific papers on plant propagation are read, analyzed, and discussed. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): PLSC 220 or BIOL 222 Note: Offered in even numbered years