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Standard |
Updated:
02/2005
EHO 125 - Plant Propagation
Introduces the student to the basic principles of
plant propagation. Focus of
the course will be hands-on experience. Topics
include: seed germination, rooting cuttings, propagation facilities
construction, layering, insect disease and control, and cultural controls for
propagation.
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Competency Areas |
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Seed Germination |
Class |
3 |
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Rooting Cuttings |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Propagation Facilities Construction |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
6 |
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Layering |
Credit |
5 |
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Insect Disease and Control |
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Cultural Controls for Propagation |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
None |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After
completing this section, the student will: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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SEED GERMINATION |
3 |
0
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8 |
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Flat Preparation |
Prepare flats and growing medium for seeding. |
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Germination |
Prepare environment for successful seed germination. |
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5 |
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22 |
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Hardwood cuttings |
Demonstrate the proper techniques for growing hardwood cuttings
out to a saleable crop. |
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Softwood cuttings |
Demonstrate the proper techniques for growing softwood cuttings
out to a saleable crop. |
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Grow out |
Grow out crop. |
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PROPAGATION FACILITIES
CONSTRUCTION |
4 |
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12 |
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Design |
Design a cold frame and/or a propagation hut. |
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Construction |
Construct a cold frame and/or a propagation hut. |
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LAYERING |
3 |
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15 |
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Layering methods |
Describe the principles of layering. |
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Perform the various methods of layering. |
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Layering practices |
Demonstrate how to layer various types of plant materials. |
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INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL |
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Practices and procedures. |
Explain insect and disease prevention and control. |
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Guidelines |
Develop guidelines for insect and disease control. |
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CULTURAL CONTROLS FOR PROPAGATION |
11 |
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0 |
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Irrigation |
Explain the importance of irrigation. |
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Fertilization |
Explain the importance of fertilization. |
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Temperature |
Explain the importance of temperature. |
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Humidity |
Explain the importance of humidity. |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Hartmann, H.
(2002). Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices.
Dirr, M. (1987). The Reference
Manual of Woody Plant Propagation: From Seed to Tissue Culture.
Macdonald, B.
(1986). Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery
Growers.
Bir, R. (1992).
Growing and Propagating Showy Native Woody Plants.