This course covers the design and use of enclosed structures to manipulate controlled environments, effects on growth as applied to crops, production and marketing crops.
Intended for those going into or already in the professional greenhouse industry, much of the time online requires study of greenhouse structures, heating systems, plant nutrition, soil media formulation, and pest management. Offline activities will include greenhouse site visits and some soil testing as well as problem sets requiring math skills. The course is not directed toward the hobby grower.
Must register for lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite
HORT 100 (Horticultural Science)
Textbooks and Materials
Section 801
Optional
- Greenhouse Operation and Management, 7th Ed.
Nelson, Paul V.
ISBN: 978-0132439367
Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.
Instructors
