PLSCI 3350

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PLSCI 3350
Sustainable Orchard Management

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The science of tree-fruit production with an emphasis on the agroecology and physiology of regionally important species. Topics include: site selection; orchard design; clonal rootstock and variety selection; nursery production and grafting, tree pruning and training; flowering and pollination; crop load management; water, nutrient, and soil management; fruit ripening, maturity, and storage; marketing and profitability; integrated pest management; orchard mechanization; and sustainable production practices. Students will synthesize and apply knowledge from a broad range of life sciences within the context of perennial crop agroecosystems. Orchard field trips and lab sessions will provide practical, hands-on experience. This course is designed for students interested in commercial tree-fruit production and/or pomology research, hobby fruit growers, and professional IPM consultants.


Prerequisites two college-level biology courses. Recommended prerequisite: previous horticulture/plant science courses.

Distribution Requirements (AFS-AG, OPHLS-AG)

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 1 Terms Offered 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5350

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11169 PLSCI 3350   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11170 PLSCI 3350   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person