Description
In-depth studies of principles and practices of deciduous tree fruit production in the Northwest. Includes flower bud initiation and development, pollination, fertilization, pollenizers, fruit set and development, thinning and alternate bearing, frost control, fruit tree propagation, and summer pruning.
Grading Basis
Graded
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- Fruit tree flowering habits
- Flower bud initiation and development
- Pollination and fertilization
- Pollinizers
- Fruit set and development
- Frost control
- Thinning and alternate bearing
- Fruit tree propagation