Horticulture Sciences (PLHRT)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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PLHRT 1102
Hands-On Horticulture for Gardeners

The objective is to instill in students a lifelong appreciation for how gardening can enhance individual well-being through aesthetics, culinary experiences, and mastery of techniques. Emphasizes hands-on ... view course details

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Syllabi: 1 available

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3652PLHRT 1102  LEC 001

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  • Not intended for grad students, Ag Sciences or Plant Sciences majors. Limited spots for seniors--contact Leah (lcc2) for code to enroll. Students who do not attend the first class or provide prior notice to instructor of their absence from first class will be dropped from the instructor's roster.

PLHRT 1250
Organic Vegetable Gardening

Students interested in growing their own vegetables will learn the techniques to produce a healthy and productive organic vegetable garden. Students will learn how to build healthy soils, plan and plant ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

PLHRT 1450
The Art of Plant Anatomy

Descriptive course on plant anatomy with equal emphasis on development and mature structure. Lecture and laboratory are integrated. The lecture-laboratory session offers the opportunity to develop the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 16402PLHRT 1450  LAB 401

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PLHRT 2240
Urban Ecosystems

We will examine the application of ecological knowledge to urban ecosystems through readings, discussions and field trips. Our emphasis will be on understanding how ecological and social processes influence ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16787PLHRT 2240  LEC 001

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    • T

    • Drinkwater, L

    • R

    • Drinkwater, L

PLHRT 3250
Intensive Study in Botanical Illustration

Learn basic to advanced techniques; explore diverse media, including pen and ink, watercolor, and more. Record observations with accuracy; engage in self expression; create a portfolio. Course requires ... view course details

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Syllabi: 1 available

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16788PLHRT 3250  SEM 101

    • T

    • Eames-Sheavly, M

  • Contact Marcia (me14) for permission to enroll.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PLHRT 3920
Woody Plant Identification and Use II

Module of PLHRT 4920/LA 4920 covering the identification of approximately 160 evergreen trees and shrubs and deciduous plants using winter identification. Students also assist in the establishment of a ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3654PLHRT 3920  LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: passing grade in PLHRT 3910 or PLHRT 4910, or permission of instructor.

  •  3655PLHRT 3920  LAB 401

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PLHRT 4500
Fruit Crop Physiology

The physiology of perennial fruit crop production with an emphasis on the biochemical and genetic mechanisms by which fruit crops function and interact with the environment. Focus will be on temperate ... view course details

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Syllabi: 1 available

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 16790PLHRT 4500  LEC 001

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    • TR

    • Peck, G

  • Prerequisite: College-level plant physiology course, such as PLBIO 2420 or PLBIO 3420, is required. PLHRT 3440, PLHRT 4420, or PLHRT 4450 is highly recommended.

PLHRT 4551
Principles of Nutrition and Nutrient Management in Crops and Landscape Plants

Students learn the principles of mineral nutrient function in crop and landscape plants, are able to diagnose deficiencies by symptoms and tissue tests, and can devise organic and conventional nutrient ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16791PLHRT 4551  LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: PLSCS 2600 and BIOPL 2420 or equivalent.

PLHRT 4850
Public Garden Management

Explores the history of public gardens, types of contemporary public gardens, and the operation of public gardens including botanical gardens and arboreta. Includes separate units on administration and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3779PLHRT 4850  LEC 001

  •  
    • MW

    • Rakow, D

  • Prerequisite: PLHRT 3000, PLHRT 4910 or PLHRT 4920.

  •  3820PLHRT 4850  FLD 801

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  • This class includes a two-and-a-half day field trip to multiple botanical gardens and arboretum that will occur in late April. Approximate cost is $100.

PLHRT 4920
Creating the Urban Eden: Woody Plant Selection, Design, and Landscape Establishment

This is the second half of course focusing on the winter identification, uses, and establishment of woody plants in urban and garden settings. Issues of site assessment and soil remediation are emphasized ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: LA 4920

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3656PLHRT 4920  LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: passing grade in LA/PLHRT 4910. Enrollment is limited to plant sciences or landscape architecture majors or permission of instructors.

  •  3657PLHRT 4920  LAB 401

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PLHRT 4975
Leadership Development for Officers in Plant Science Clubs

Being an officer of a club is an opportunity to learn about leadership and collaboration, as well as communication and the challenges of balancing diverse responsibilities. Preparation in this arena can ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3446PLHRT 4975  IND 602

    • TBA

    • Eames-Sheavly, M

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4332PLHRT 4975  IND 603

    • TBA

    • Mattson, N

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PLHRT 6000
Seminar in Horticulture

Weekly seminars consisting of graduate student research project reports, faculty research topics, as well as guest speakers from other universities and/or industry. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3447PLHRT 6000  SEM 101

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  • Requirement for: graduate students majoring or minoring in horticulture.

PLHRT 6170
Advanced Analytical Methods for Plant Systems

Principles and practical applications of selected laboratory methods in the plant and environmental sciences. Emphasizes enhancement of laboratory technique and problem-solving skills. Discusses suitability ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4198PLHRT 6170  LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: 1 year of general chemistry, one semester of organic chemistry, plant physiology.

  •  4199PLHRT 6170  LAB 401

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PLHRT 6253
Advanced Postharvest Biology: Postharvest Technology

Emphasizes advanced existing and emerging technology and practice for handling, monitoring, and storage of horticultural crops after harvest. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 18067PLHRT 6253  LEC 001

    • F
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2020

    • Watkins, C

  • Prerequisite: PLHRT 4250. Contact Chris (cbw3) for an enrollment code.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PLHRT 6970
Individual Study in Horticulture

Graduate individual study in horticultural sciences under the direction of one or more faculty members. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3448PLHRT 6970  IND 601

  •  
    • TBA

    • Bassuk, N

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3449PLHRT 6970  IND 602

  •  
    • TBA

    • Eames-Sheavly, M

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3450PLHRT 6970  IND 603

  •  
    • TBA

    • Rakow, D

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3451PLHRT 6970  IND 604

  •  
    • TBA

    • Taylor, A

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3452PLHRT 6970  IND 605

  •  
    • TBA

    • Drinkwater, L

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3453PLHRT 6970  IND 606

  •  
    • TBA

    • Miller, W

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3454PLHRT 6970  IND 607

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pritts, M

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3455PLHRT 6970  IND 608

  •  
    • TBA

    • Rossi, F

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3456PLHRT 6970  IND 609

  •  
    • TBA

    • Skelly, S

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3457PLHRT 6970  IND 612

  •  
    • TBA

    • Perry, J

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3458PLHRT 6970  IND 613

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mattson, N

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3459PLHRT 6970  IND 614

  •  
    • TBA

    • Vanden Heuvel, J

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3703PLHRT 6970  IND 615

  •  
    • TBA

    • Martinson, T

  • Sign into your faculty advisor section.

PLHRT 8900
Thesis Research, Master of Science

Thesis research for master's students. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3460PLHRT 8900  RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Drinkwater, L

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3461PLHRT 8900  RSC 702

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mattson, N

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3462PLHRT 8900  RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wolfe, D

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3463PLHRT 8900  RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Miller, W

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3464PLHRT 8900  RSC 706

  •  
    • TBA

    • Robinson, T

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3465PLHRT 8900  RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Xu, K

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3466PLHRT 8900  RSC 710

  •  
    • TBA

    • Rangarajan, A

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3467PLHRT 8900  RSC 711

  •  
    • TBA

    • Reiners, S

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3468PLHRT 8900  RSC 712

  •  
    • TBA

    • Bauerle, T

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3469PLHRT 8900  RSC 713

  •  
    • TBA

    • Kao-Kniffin, J

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3470PLHRT 8900  RSC 714

  •  
    • TBA

    • Bassuk, N

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3471PLHRT 8900  RSC 715

  •  
    • TBA

    • Rossi, F

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3472PLHRT 8900  RSC 717

  •  
    • TBA

    • Cheng, L

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3473PLHRT 8900  RSC 720

  •  
    • TBA

    • Vanden Heuvel, J

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3474PLHRT 8900  RSC 721

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pritts, M

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3475PLHRT 8900  RSC 722

  •  
    • TBA

    • Griffiths, P

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3476PLHRT 8900  RSC 723

  •  
    • TBA

    • Watkins, C

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3885PLHRT 8900  RSC 726

  •  
    • TBA

    • Peck, G

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  4102PLHRT 8900  RSC 727

  •  
    • TBA

    • Brown, S

PLHRT 9900
Doctoral Dissertation Research

Dissertation research for Ph.D. candidates in the Graduate Field of Horticulture. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3477PLHRT 9900  RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Bassuk, N

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3478PLHRT 9900  RSC 702

  •  
    • TBA

    • Bjorkman, T

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3479PLHRT 9900  RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Brown, S

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3480PLHRT 9900  RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Cheng, L

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3481PLHRT 9900  RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Drinkwater, L

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3482PLHRT 9900  RSC 706

  •  
    • TBA

    • Reiners, S

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3483PLHRT 9900  RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Griffiths, P

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3484PLHRT 9900  RSC 709

  •  
    • TBA

    • Miller, W

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3485PLHRT 9900  RSC 712

  •  
    • TBA

    • Bauerle, T

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3486PLHRT 9900  RSC 713

  •  
    • TBA

    • Rossi, F

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3487PLHRT 9900  RSC 714

  •  
    • TBA

    • Vanden Heuvel, J

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3488PLHRT 9900  RSC 715

  •  
    • TBA

    • Watkins, C

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3489PLHRT 9900  RSC 717

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mattson, N

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3490PLHRT 9900  RSC 719

  •  
    • TBA

    • Rose, J

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3491PLHRT 9900  RSC 720

  •  
    • TBA

    • Xu, K

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3492PLHRT 9900  RSC 721

  •  
    • TBA

    • Kao-Kniffin, J

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3493PLHRT 9900  RSC 723

  •  
    • TBA

    • Taylor, A

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3494PLHRT 9900  RSC 727

  •  
    • TBA

    • Smart, L

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3495PLHRT 9900  RSC 729

  •  
    • TBA

    • Reisch, B

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3496PLHRT 9900  RSC 730

  •  
    • TBA

    • Robinson, T

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3497PLHRT 9900  RSC 731

  •  
    • TBA

    • Rakow, D

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3498PLHRT 9900  RSC 732

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wolfe, D

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3694PLHRT 9900  RSC 733

  •  
    • TBA

    • Peck, G

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3705PLHRT 9900  RSC 734

  •  
    • TBA

    • Weber, C

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3857PLHRT 9900  RSC 735

  •  
    • TBA

    • Fazio, G

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  4101PLHRT 9900  RSC 736

  •  
    • TBA

    • Rangarajan, A