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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 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: Sustainable Agriculture

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Focuses on the sustainability of agroecosystems and the human communities that maintain them in the context of regional, national, and global food and fiber requirements. Topics include: the scale of agriculture, low-input systems, current energy and transportation challenges, markets, and integrated crop and livestock production. Dual listed with PLNT 5020. Prerequisites: 8 hours of LIFE courses.
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  • PLNT 4050: 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 5050. Prerequisites: LIFE 2023 or equivalent.
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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

    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. Cross listed with AECL 4120. Prerequisites: 8 hours of life sciences and/or chemistry.
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  • PLNT 4130: Applied Remote Sensing

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Covers remote sensing concepts and applications related to croplands, rangelands, forests, and water. Students learn techniques for monitoring plant growth and vigor, monitoring rangelands, distinguishing invasive species, categorizing forest fires and mapping water bodies. Students integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data. Cross listed with RNEW/GIST 4130. Prerequisites: QA course and 9 credit hours in student's major field and junior or senior standing.
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  • PLNT 4180: Greenhouse Production

    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.
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  • PLNT 4190: 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 listedDual listed with PLNT 5190. Prerequisites: 8 hrs. LIFE and/or CHEM.
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