AGRI 262: Introduction to Pomology

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Class Program

Agriculture

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092210

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Introduction to the horticultural principles and practices used in deciduous tree fruit production and orchard management. Topics include cultivars, root stocks, climate and environment, orchard systems, orchard establishment, pruning and training, flowering, pollination, fruit set, fruit growth and thinning, fruit maturation, harvest and storage, hardiness, and acclimation.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply horticultural principles and practices relevant to deciduous fruit tree cultivation

Apply fundamental aspects of orchard operations and management

Explain the importance of the Pacific Northwest’s tree fruit industry

Core Topics

Cultivars
Rootstocks
Environment
Site selection
Orchard establishment
Pruning and training
Thinning,
Maturity/harvest
Soils
Frost/freezing
Pest management.