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  • PLNT 3036: Grape Production

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Introduces the science of viticulture. Topics include grapevine origin and distribution, taxonomy, morphology and physiology, soil and climatic requirements, vineyard establishment, grapevine nutrition, cultural practices, harvesting and post-harvest management. Successful completion will enhance students' knowledge and understanding on grape production and management.Prerequisite: PLNT 2025.
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  • PLNT 3200: Forage Crop Sci

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Major aspects of forage crop production and biology. Cultural practices, adaptation, sustainable agriculture use, seed production, harvest, livestock utilization and storage of forages. Emphasizes characteristics of important grasses and legumes. Prerequisite: AECL 1000 or LIFE 1010.
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  • PLNT 3220: Plant Pathology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Study of plant diseases, their causes, nature and control, as well as pathogen biology. Study of diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, mycoplasma-like organisms, higher plants and abiotic factors on field and vegetable crops, as well as on landscape plants. Gives students insight into the impact plant diseases have on humans.
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  • PLNT 3300: Hort Plant Prop

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Emphasis on sexual and asexual propagation of various plants including herbaceous and woody crops. Seed propagation discussions include anatomy, physiology, dormancy, and enhancing seed viability and germination. Asexual propagation discussions center on anatomy and physiology of cuttings, adventitious root formation, budding, grafting, and tissue culture.
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  • PLNT 3400: Hort Plnt Material

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Examines horticultural tree, shrub, vine, and ground cover varieties, cultivars and native species of horticultural use. It includes herbaceous, woody, deciduous, evergreen, annual, biennial and perennial species. Common and specific names as well as pertinent facts on each species are correlated to field identification. Prerequisite: PLNT 2025. (Offered fall semester of even-numbered years)
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  • PLNT 4000: Pl Disease Control

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Advanced study of plant diseases. Important diseases of field, forage and horticultural crops will be studied. Includes history and current distribution and uses of crops. Emphasis will be placed on pathogen biology and development of integrated disease management. Current and classic research papers on plant disease control will be discussed. Dual listed with PLNT 5000. Prerequisite: PLNT 3220.
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  • PLNT 4020: Alternative Agric

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    This course examines fundamental questions posed by agricultural sciences in the context of global food systems and global agricultural environments. Prerequisite: 8 hours of Life Sciences
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  • PLNT 4050: Plant Biotechnology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Introduces students to why and how transgenic crops are developed, including the role of transgenic crops in plant breeding and in agriculture. Students will learn how transgenic plants are handled in a breeding program, and the laws and regulations that govern their use. Prerequisite: LIFE 2023 or equivalent Dual-listed: PLNT 5050
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  • PLNT 4070: Weed Sci & Tech

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Management and physiological principles involved in control of economically important farm and range weeds. Dual listed with PLNT 5070. Prerequisite: AECL 1000, LIFE 1010.
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  • PLNT 4120: Organic Food Prod

    2.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    A complete review of the federal organic production guidelines, methods and applications for organic production facilities, alternative marketing principles, concepts of organic fertilizer use, and organic pest control and concepts for organic crop and livestock agricultural systems. Dual listed with PLNT5120. Prerequisite: AECL1000 and 4 additional hours of PLNT or AECL coursework. (Normally offered fall semester of odd-numbered years).
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