HORT 251 Temperate Tree Fruit, Berries, Grapes, And Nuts
This course covers fruit and nut crops for temperate zones. Emphasis is placed on scientific and common names, plant adaptation, basic morphology, major cultivars, and markets. Students explore concepts of sustainable agriculture and environmental responsibility within the context of fruit and nut production. Recommended: BI 103 Dynamic Plant and/or HORT 260 Organic Farming and Gardening.
Offered
Offered alternate years, Fall only
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify common varieties of fruits and nuts using specific taxonomic criteria Apply basic scientific concepts in production decisions in orchards Determine best management practices for a given orchard ecosystem.