HORT 849: Woody Plant Growth and Development

Instructor(s): TBD

Number of Credit Hours: 3

Cross-listings: BIOS 849, NRES 849

Prerequisites: CHEM 251 and PLAS 325

Description: Plant growth and development specifically of woody plants as viewed from an applied whole-plant physiological level. Plant growth regulators, structure and secondary growth characteristics of woody plants, juvenility, senescence, abscission and dormancy.

Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives

  1. Compare and contrast herbaceous and woody plants – in terms of anatomy and physiology.
  2. Design and defend a grant idea related to woody plants.
  3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary for peer review of grants and case studies.
  4. Analyze journal articles for accuracy and suitability.