Horticulture Sciences (PLHRT)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

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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:

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

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1868 PLHRT 1102   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Not intended for grad students, Ag Sciences or Plant Sciences majors. 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.

  •  1869 PLHRT 1102   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2212 PLHRT 1250   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 3350
Sustainable Orchard Management

The science of tree-fruit production with an emphasis on the agroecology and physiology of regionally important species. Topics include: site selection; orchard design; clonal rootstock and variety selection; ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 5350

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2467 PLHRT 3350   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2513 PLHRT 3350   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 3550
Postharvest Biology of Horticultural Crops

Study of the biological processes controlling physical and chemical changes in harvested yet living horticultural crops or their parts. Discusses the theoretical principles and fundamental processes underlying ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLHRT 6550

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17180 PLHRT 3550   LEC 001

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    • TR Fernow Hall G01
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Gan, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 4175
Production and Management of Greenhouse Crops

Covers basics of establishing a greenhouse operation, growing crops in optimized environments, and serving niche or mass market. Discusses technology basics including structures and equipment, systems ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one laboratory, and one field studies. Combined with: PLHRT 5175

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2470 PLHRT 4175   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: PLSCI 1101 and any PLHRT course. Enrollment preference given to Plant Sciences and SIPS MPS students. Mandatory two-day, one-overnight field trip.

  •  2476 PLHRT 4175   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2535 PLHRT 4175   LAB 402

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18915 PLHRT 4175   FLD 801

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    • FS TBA
    • Mar 22 - Mar 23, 2024

    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference given to Plant Sciences majors and SIPS MPS students.

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.  Combined with: PLHRT 6551

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18856 PLHRT 4551   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: PLSCS 2600 and PLBIO 3420. Graduate students should enroll in PLHRT 6551.

PLHRT 5175
Production and Management of Greenhouse Crops

Covers basics of establishing a greenhouse operation, growing crops in optimized environments, and serving niche or mass market. Discusses technology basics including structures and equipment, systems ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one laboratory, and one field studies. Combined with: PLHRT 4175

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2770 PLHRT 5175   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2771 PLHRT 5175   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2772 PLHRT 5175   LAB 402

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference given to Plant Sciences and SIPS MPS students. Mandatory two-day, one-overnight field trip.

  • 18916 PLHRT 5175   FLD 801

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    • FS TBA
    • Mar 22 - Mar 23, 2024

    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference given to Plant Sciences majors and SIPS MPS students.

PLHRT 5350
Sustainable Orchard Management

The science of tree-fruit production with an emphasis on the agroecology and physiology of regionally important species. Topics include: site selection; orchard design; clonal rootstock and variety selection; ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 3350

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2497 PLHRT 5350   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2514 PLHRT 5350   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 5850
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:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2240 PLHRT 5850   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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 Stdnt Opt

  • 17242 PLHRT 6253   LEC 001

    • F
    • Mar 13 - May 7, 2024

    • Watkins, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: PLHRT 4250. Contact Chris (cbw3) for an enrollment code.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PLHRT 6550
Postharvest Biology of Horticultural Crops

Study of the biological processes controlling physical and chemical changes in harvested yet living horticultural crops or their parts. Discusses the theoretical principles and fundamental processes underlying ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLHRT 3550

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17181 PLHRT 6550   LEC 001

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    • TR Fernow Hall G01
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Gan, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 6551
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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLHRT 4551

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18857 PLHRT 6551   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Undergraduate students should enroll in PLHRT 4551.