BI 330A Applied Plant Science 3 cr.  (3-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: BI 111, CH 111, and CH 112; may not be taken by Biology, Fisheries and Wildlife, or Medicinal Plant Chemistry majors.
  • Bulletin Year: 2023 - 2024 Undergraduate Bulletin

Plant growth and development, ecophysiology, and crop production with a focus on methods for influencing plant growth for desired properties will be emphasized. Positive and negative biotic/abiotic interactions of plants will be explored within the context of how these interactions influence the biology of plants. A survey of the diversity of plants with a focus on key groups and the biology of fungi and algae will also be discussed in addition to new technologies for optimizing plant growth and commercialization.