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ENVIRONMENT OF HORTICULTURAL PLANTS

HORT 320
Course Description

Fluctuations and regulations of temperature, light, water, carbon dioxide and pollutants in natural and controlled environments. Effects upon plant growth and development. Adaptive mechanisms. Significance of air ions, electromagnetic fields and other geophysical factors.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.58

6.23% from Historical

Completion Rate
91.67%

-6.55% from Historical

A Rate
75%

91.15% from Historical

Class Size
12

-37.87% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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