| Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/27/01 | |||
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| AGS285 20016-99999 | LEC
LAB | 3 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s) | 2 Period(s)
3 Period(s) |
| Propagation of Horticultural Plants | |||
| Principles and processes of propagation of crops using seed, budding, grafting, and cuttings in greenhouse structures and open ground. Prerequisites: None. | |||
| MCCCD Official Course Competencies: | |
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| AGS285 20016-99999 | Propagation of Horticultural Plants |
| 1. | Describe the types and purposes of various greenhouse structures. (I) |
| 2. | Explain the methods of controlling environmental factors in a greenhouse to enhance plant growth. (I) |
| 3. | Identify and describe various media used for plant propagation. (II) |
| 4. | Describe the development of seed to sexual maturity. (III) |
| 5. | Explain methods and uses of asexual propagation methods, including by cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, and underground root and stem systems. (IV) |
| 6. | Explain various aseptic methods of plant propagation. (V) |
| 7. | Describe the processes involved in nursery management, including plant care, display, and marketing. (VI) |