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PLANT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN CROPPING SYSTEMS

PLANTSCI 310
Course Description

Explores the application of plant science and current technologies in both field and controlled environments to enhance crop production. Analyzes the impacts of these technologies on agroecosystem structure and function, examining the trade-offs that affect productivity, profitability, environmental sustainability, and social outcomes.

Prerequisties

BIOLOGY/BOTANY 130 , BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 152 , BIOCORE 381 , PLANTSCI 110 , HORT 120, AGRONOMY 100, or graduate/professional standing

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