Description
This is an introductory course in the principles and practices of plant propagation. This course will focus on: (i) theoretical and applied aspects of sexual and asexual reproduction of plants and (ii) propagation of selected plants by seed, cuttings, grafting, layering, and micropropagation/tissue culture.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
- Identify equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to propagate plants.
- Describe the practices involved in sexual and asexual plant propagation.
- Recommend the best methods of propagation of selected plants such as root, stem, and leaf cutting; layerage; divisions; grafting; budding; and by seeds.