HRT 109: Introduction to Plant Science

Course Code: HRT 109

Credits and Offerings

  • 2 credits
  • Fall of every year

Course Description

Plant growth and development. Interrelationship between cultural practice and plant performance. Plant classification, physiology and metabolism

Course Objectives

  • Gain an understanding of the structure and classification of plants, plant growth and development including material uptake and transport, photosynthesis, respiration, and reproduction.
  • Examine the interrelationship between cultural practices and plant performance.
  • Understand the importance of plants in our economy.

Major Topics

  • Plant classification
  • Cell, Tissues, and Plant Organs
  • Transpiration and Translocation
  • Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds
  • Temperature Effects
  • Light and Photoperiod
  • Plant Hormones
  • Tropisms
  • Respiration and Photosynthesis
  • Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology

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