Diagnosis and management of turfgrass diseases. Diagnosis techniques and appropriate cultural, chemical, genetic, and biological management strategies.
Co-requisite: PLSOILIN 111

Diagnosis and management of turfgrass diseases. Diagnosis techniques and appropriate cultural, chemical, genetic, and biological management strategies.
Co-requisite: PLSOILIN 111

Applied introduction to plant pathology in horticultural crops. Identification, description, and management of diseases in modern horticultural production. Chemical, biological, cultural, and genetic controls and their integration.

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Required of all students majoring in Turfgrass Management. Three months' cooperative work training in the specific field of study; reports required.

Required of all students majoring in Fruit and Vegetable Crops. Five months' cooperative work training in the specific field of study; reports required.

Required of all students majoring in Floriculture. Five months' cooperative work training in the specific field of study; reports required.

Satisfies the Junior Year Writing requirement for PLSOILIN majors concentrating in Sustainable Agriculture and related fields. Practice and improve writing while clarifying career goals and improving professional communication skills. Prerequisite: ENGLWRIT 112 (or equivalent) and PLSOILIN 265.

Guided practicum experience providing students with practical experience in growing crops, as well as managing and marketing these crops in support of their educational goals. Students will develop, use and evaluate crop plans including all aspects of production and marketing. Students will gain practical experience in management of soil fertility, water, and pests using IPM and organic methods. Weekly seminar and field work participation required. . Prerequisites: PLSOILIN 105 and 325; and Junior standing. Enrollment limited. Offered in Spring term.

Introduction to principles of soil fertility and crop management by organic procedures which are contrasted and evaluated against conventional chemical methods of farming. A science course. (Gen. Ed. BS)