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Course · AL
Horticulture Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Horticulture Science introduces students to plants, facilities, tools, and techniques used in the horticulture industry. Topics include plant physiology and propagation, growth requirements, facilities, horticulture crop production, pest management, and technological applications.
Compare different structures of annuals, biennials, and perennials and discuss their purposesCreate new plants through sexual and asexual propagation methodsDescribe the purpose and use of growth regulatorsInvestigate the roles of DNA, heritability, and genetic applications in plant breedingCompare and contrast the components of soilInvestigate and debate the pros and cons of soil and soilless mediaDescribe the functions of various nutrients needed for plant growthCompare and contrast various designs for greenhouses and nursery facilities, noting the advantagesCompare and contrast facilities and applications of hydroponics and aquaponics, noting the advantagesDescribe growing methods for greenhouse and nursery crops, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamentalsIdentify common horticulture plantsGather, evaluate, and share information identifying horticulture pests and methods of controlling themDescribe Integrated Pest Management (IPM)Utilize various technologies in the horticulture industry