PS 2112 - Commercial Fruit Production

A study of the commercial production and handling of the deciduous tree fruit crops. Production and marketing of fruits are studied in reference to the selection of sites, soils, choice of varieties, plants, pruning, cultivation, fertilization, pests, spraying and dusting, harvesting, grading, packing, storing, and marketing. Non-majors must have permission of the department chairperson.

2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits