Teaching

Small Fruit Production (HS 422)

3(2-3-0) S, Alt. yrs. (even)

Preq: BIO 125; SSC 200; HS 201, and Permission of Instructor

Importance and economic value of blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, and minor small fruit crops in the agricultural economy of the USA and the world. Cultural requirements of these crops and manipulation of their known morphological and physiological traits for successful production. Six all afternoon field trips are required.