PLSC 2001

This course will introduce students to the general principles and practices of plant propagation utilized in modern horticultural and agronomic plant industries. Propagation techniques and practical skills are emphasized and will be practiced and applied to a wide variety of crops. Control factors in propagation environment, facilities and stock plant maintenance will be studied. Seed germination, production, testing as well as vegetative propagation by cuttings, grafting and micro propagation methods are major components.