HorticultureCertificates.com Landscape, Horticulture and Golf/Turf Certificates
Landscape, Horticulture and Golf/Turf Certificates
Register Now Register | Print this Page Print This Page | Close this Window Close Window

Plant Propagation 3100016
Offering: Fall 2010
Early Bird Deadline!

Register before August 13, 2010 to obtain the early bird rate. Regular fee - $549.00

Outcome:

Credit Towards a Certificate

Credit towards:
Growing Plants for Profit Certificate

Location:

Online (web-based), distance education course

Helpful links

Program Website:
 Click here to view

Type

Continuing Education

Dates

Start date:
Sep 13, 2010

End date:
Dec 03, 2010

Fees

Tuition:
$549.00

Instructor(s):

Dr. Glenn Roberts, PhD, School of Environmental Sciences, U of G Research Associate, University of Guelph

Description:

Plant Propagation details the major aspects and fundamental principles of the propagation of higher plants, using sexual and asexual propagation techniques. Reference to specific plants may be used as examples, however this course will not deal with specific propagation methods for individual species. General techniques and requirements for seed production, cuttings, division, grafting, budding and layering are discussed. A brief introduction to tissue culture and micropropagation is discussed.

Designed For:

Nursery and greenhouse personnel interested in effectively propagating healthy crops while generating a positive financial return.


Grading Scheme:

 Assessment  Weight
 Discussions  10%
 Assignments (2)  15% each
 Quizzes (4)  15% each

*Grading Scheme subject to change.


Course Topics:

Sexual Propagation

  • Flower, seed development and germination
  • Seed Production and Propagation - Pollination, viability, dormancy and the environment
  • Spores

    • Asexual Propagation - Cuttings

  • Physiology of Cuttings - Physiology and chemistry of rooting; factors affecting successful rooting
  • Herbaceous Cuttings - Stem, leaf and root cuttings
  • Woody Cuttings - Evergreen and deciduous trees

    • Asexual Propagation - Grafting and Budding Techniques

  • Physiology of Grafting and Budding - Reasons to graft; formation of the graft union; graft incompatibility
  • Grafting and Budding - Tools; grafting techniques; budding techniques

    • Asexual Propagation - Division and Layering

  • Division and Layering
  • Specialized Stems and Roots - Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes and tuberous roots

    • Micropropagation and Tissue Culture

  • Cultural requirements; stages of micropropagation; techniques


    • Materials:

    Required Material Not Provided:

    If you wish to supplement your home library, the following book is recommended:

  • Plant Propagation A to Z: Growing Plants for Free by Geoff Bryant, Firefly Books, 2006


    • This book is not required for the course.


    Other:

    For more info:

    Contact: Info
    Phone: 519 824-4120, Ext: 55000
    E-mail: info@open.uoguelph.ca

    Register Now Register | Print this Page Print This Page | Close this Window Close Window