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Fundamentals of Plant Production

Course Description: Introduction to plant production and its economic importance. Classification of field and horticultural crops. Environmental factors affecting plant growth and production. Nursery establishment. Propagation methods. Agricultural operations required for field and horticultural crop production. Machinery for soil preparation and post-planting operations for field crops. Machinery and tools for soil preparation and tillage for horticultural crops. Crop composition, crop rotation, and their impact on field and horticultural crop productivity. Flowering and fruiting in field and horticultural crops. Maturity and harvesting of field and horticultural crops.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: BOT 101
Objectives of the course :

. Definition of Environmental Factors Affecting the Growth and Production of Field and Horticultural Crops
. Definition of agricultural operations and field and horticultural cropping systems.
. Definition of Special Treatments for Field and Horticultural Crops
. Introduction to Modern Technologies in Plant Production

Course outputs :

. Knowledge of plant production and its economic importance .
. Understanding the impact of environmental factors related to plant production. .
. Performing various agricultural operations and understanding agricultural systems for field and horticultural crops.
. Admire the ability to think, analyze, and develop solutions for problems related to various plant production operations.

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  • Last updated: 2026-06-14

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