HORT 4764/5764G: Vegetable Crops and Advanced Vegetable Crops
Concentration: Plant Science and Pest Management Credits: 3 graduate credit(s) |
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Description
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and classify major vegetable crops.
- Understand the environmental and cultural requirements for vegetable production.
- Know where vegetables are grown in North America and Virginia.
- Understand the economic importance of vegetables.
- Be familiar with vegetable consumption trends.
Understand quality attributes and the nutritional value of vegetables.
Know the best conditions for post-harvest handling of vegetables.
Understand the origin and history of vegetables.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
None