PLS330

037881

Plant propagation integrates art with science by applying principles of plant biology and cultural practices to create and multiply plants using seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding and tissue culture systems. While sexual seed propagation and all asexual techniques can be carried out in field or controlled environments, plant tissue culture requires specialized substrate, facilities and equipment to ensure sterile conditions. This course provides a comprehensive presentation of principles, techniques and systems used in plant propagation and culture. Students will learn both the techniques and biological concepts as they apply to sexual and asexual reproduction. Students will also study cultural practices and environmental controls important to plant production in field and container systems, as well as the special environmental controls needed for sterile culture techniques.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate