crop and soil science

an introduction to the science and production of agricultural crops and the soils they grow in

 

syllabus     lecture notes     assignments    handouts

 

 

Course Overview

Chapter 1: Importance and Development of Agriculture

Chapter 2: Crop Terminology and Taxonomy

Chapter 3: Agroecology

Chapter 4: Crop Production Systems

Chapter 5: Soils

Chapter 6: Seeds and Seeding

Chapter 7: Crop Roots

Chapter 8: Stems and Leaves

Chapter 9: Photosynthesis and Respiration, part 1

Chapter 9: Photosynthesis and Respiration, part 2

Chapter 10: Flowering and Reproduction

Chapter 11: Read the textbook chapter; we will have a guest lecturer

Chapter 12: Climate, Weather and Crops

Chapter 13: Insect Pests

Chapter 14: Crop Diseases

Chapter 15: Weeds

 

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