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Program Requirements
The goal of this specialization is to give students an excellent background in the knowledge and skills relating to the biology and physiology, breeding, propagation, and management of domesticated plants. The plant industry, in both rural and urban settings, is a sector of growing importance to Canadian and global economies. Graduates may find employment directly with plants in horticulture or in field crop development, production and management; or in government services, extension, teaching, consulting or post-graduate studies. When taken in conjunction with the Major Agro-Environmental Sciences and the specialization in Professional Agriculture, this specialization conforms with the eligibility requirements for the Ordre des agronomes du Québec.
Specialization Adviser: Professor Jaswinder Singh
Raymond Building 2-021a
Telephone: 514-3987906
Required Courses (18 credits)
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PLNT 300 Cropping Systems (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Application of plant science and soil science to production of agronomic and horticultural crops. Use and sustainability of fertilization, weed control, crop rotation, tillage, drainage and irrigation practices.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Smith, Donald L (Fall)
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
- Prerequisite: PLNT 211
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PLNT 305 Plant Pathology (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : The theory and concepts of plant pathology, including the disease cycle, infection, symptoms, resistance, epidemiology and control. The biology and taxonomy of pathogens will be studied, including fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes. Techniques of inoculation, isolation of pathogens from diseased plants, disease diagnosis and pathogen identification will be demonstrated.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Ajjamada, Kushalappa (Fall)
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
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PLNT 310 Plant Propagation (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Principles and practical aspects of plant propagation are examined. The course consists of two parts. The first third deals with sexual propagation; the production, processing storage certification and analysis of seeds. The remaining two-thirds deals with vegetative propagation; cutting, budding, grafting, layering, and tissue culture.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Donnelly, Danielle J (Winter)
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
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PLNT 353 Plant Structure and Function (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : The general anatomy and physiology of vascular plants with emphasis on the cells, tissues, organs, chemical components of plants and the physiological processes associated with their function.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Bede, Jacqueline (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 lectures and one 3-hour lab
- Prerequisites: PLNT 201 or AEBI 210 and FDSC 211 or LSCI 211
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PLNT 434 Weed Biology and Control (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : A study of the biology of undesirable vegetation as related to the principles of prevention and physical, biological, managerial and chemical control. Emphasis on the environmental impact of the different methods of weed control.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Watson, Alan K (Winter)
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
- Prerequisite: PLNT 201 or AEBI 210
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PLNT 435 Plant Breeding (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Principles and practices of plant breeding, including reproduction of crop plants; plant hybridization; sources of genetic variation; selection methods used for self- and cross-pollinated crops and for clonally reproduced crops; breeding for diseases and pest resistance; applications of biotechnology in plant breeding.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Singh, Jaswinder (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisites: PLNT 201 or AEBI 210 and CELL 204 or LSCI 204
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PLNT 535.
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
6 credits of complementary courses selected from:
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PLNT 203 Economic Botany (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Study of plants which are useful or harmful to humans, their origins and history, botanical relationships, chemical constituents which make them economically important; their roles in prehistoric and modern cultures and civilization and possible impact in the future.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Watson, Alan K (Fall)
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PLNT 302 Forage Crops and Pastures (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Ecology, management, and physiology of forage crops with emphasis on establishment, growth, maintenance, harvesting, and preservation; value as livestock feed in terms of nutritional composition and role in environmental conservation.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Seguin, Philippe (Fall)
- Prerequisites: PLNT 201 or AEBI 210 or AEBI 211 or WILD 200
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PLNT 331.
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PLNT 307 Vegetable Production (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Vegetable production with emphasis on cultural considerations, harvest, and handling of selected vegetable crops; integrates principles of plant growth and vegetable physiology into conventional and ecological vegetable production schemes.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Begg, Caroline B (Winter)
- Prerequisites: PLNT 201 or AEBI 210, PLNT 300
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken PLNT 341, PLNT 342, PLNT 343, PLNT 344, PLNT 345 or PLNT 348.
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PLNT 312 Urban Horticulture (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Selection, use and care of plants in urban environments for the benefit of urban populations: landscape design, turf and green space management, green roofs, design and management of community gardens.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Wees, David (Winter)
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PLNT 315 Herbs and Medicinal Plants (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Biochemistry and ecophysiology of the active ingredients in medicinal plants. Links between cultivation practices and plant compounds. The effect of propagation and environmental factors on active compounds are examined using greenhouse experiments, followed by quantification of active ingredients by analytical techniques and analysis of bioactivity.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Prerequisite: AEBI 210 or PLNT 201 or permission of instructor.
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PLNT 321 Fruit Production (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Botany, physiology and management practices of the major temperate-zone fruit crops. Includes field work, laboratory experimentation and field trips.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- 3 credits; 3 lectures and 1 3-hr lab
- Prerequisite: AEBI 210 or PLNT 211 and PLNT 300
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PLNT 322 Greenhouse Management (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Greenhouse design and operation, including environmental regulation, fertilization and pest management. Focus will be on the production of major floricultural and vegetable crops.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
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PLNT 331 Grains and Biofuel Crops (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : A study of economically important crops produced for dietary or biofuel utilization; historical development, botany, distribution and adaptation, cultural practices and factors that affect the utilization of crop products. Laboratories emphasize morphological study of major energy producing field crop species
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Smith, Donald L (Fall)
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab period
- Prerequisite: PLNT 211 or AEBI 210, and PLNT 300
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PLNT 489 Project Planning and Proposal (1 credit)
Overview
Plant Science : Preparation of a literature review and research plan for the project course (PLNT 490).
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Waterway, Marcia J (Fall) Waterway, Marcia J (Winter)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PLNT 490D1, PLNT 490D2, PLNT 490N1 or PLNT 490N2.
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PLNT 490 Research Project (2 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Directed study on approved research project requiring both oral and written presentation.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Waterway, Marcia J (Fall) Waterway, Marcia J (Winter)
- Prerequisite: PLNT 489
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PLNT 490D1, PLNT 490D2, PLNT 490N1 or PLNT 490N2.
Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2010-2011 (last updated Jan. 19, 2011) (disclaimer)