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  • PLNT 5000: Pl Disease Control

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Advanced study of plant diseases. Important diseases of field, forage and horticultural crops are studied. Includes history and current distribution of crops. Emphasis is placed on pathogen biology and development of integrated disease management. Current and classic research papers on plant disease control are discussed. Dual listed with PLNT 4000. Prerequisite: PLNT 3220.
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  • PLNT 5020: Alternative Agric

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Emphasis on concepts driving alternative agriculture including environmental and economic sustainability and land stewardship. Topics include opportunities and limitations of small versus large scale enterprises, low-input versus conventional systems, integrated pest management, organic farming, wetland and conservation reserve programs. Includes examples of alternative agriculture enterprises, specialty crops, niche markets, and associated stragegies. Prerequisite: 8 hours of biology. Dual listed with PLNT 4020.
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  • PLNT 5050: Plant Biotechnology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Introduces students to the science and applications of plant cell, tissue and organ culture, and regeneration. Topics include in vitro techniques used for developing new genotypes. Successful completion will enhance knowledge and understanding of plant tissue culture techniques and their applications in crop improvement. Dual listed with PLNT 4050. Prerequisites: LIFE 2023 or equivalent.
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  • PLNT 5070: 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 4070. Prerequisite: AECL 1000, LIFE 1010.
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  • PLNT 5080: Appl. Stat. Prog. Plant Sci.

    2.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    The purpose of this course is to give graduate students in the plant sciences an introduction to basic R programming skills necessary to analyze common experimental designs. Course includes data management, reproducible research principles, common experimental designs, and interpretation and presentation of results with emphasis on how to efficiently use the R language.
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  • PLNT 5100: Pesticide Science

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Pesticide development and registration. Classification and structure of agricultural pesticides. Mode of action; biological and environmental factors that influence efficacy; environmental concerns and pesticide resistance. Cross listed with ENTO 5100. Prerequisite: graduate standing or 3 hours of biochemistry.
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  • PLNT 5120: Organic Food Production

    3.00 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, organic pest control and concepts for using environmentally friendly methods to reduce chemical, petroleum and synthetic inputs for more sustainable crop and livestock agricultural systems. Dual listed with PLNT 4120.
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  • PLNT 5180: Hort Herb Prod

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Production methods for a wide range of herbaceous plants including bedding plants, perennials, vegetables, flowering potted plants, and foliage plants. Emphasis is placed on current production techniques in controlled environments and in the field. Dual listed with PLNT 4180. Prerequisite: PLNT 3300.
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  • PLNT 5190: Herbs Spices Medicinal Plant

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Includes the history and importance of HSMP, collection of medicinal plants in the wild, botany, chemistry, greenhouse and field production, organic production, harvesting, drying, and postharvest operations, legal aspects of HSMP and their products. Cross listed with PLNT 4190. Prerequisites: 8 hrs. LIFE and/or CHEM.
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  • PLNT 5200: Greenhouse Design

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Emphasis on greenhouse structural and functional design concepts of economy, efficiency and energy conservation. Primary emphasis is on the limitations and advantages of greenhouses in the Rocky Mountain region, including alternative energy concepts. The management and operational concerns associated with private, commercial, educational and public greenhouses will be included. Dual listed with PLNT 4200.
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