Teaching

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Plant Sciences 3275 - Grain Crops
Lecture and discussion covering production and utilization, and the growth and development of a wide range of grain crops, including Missouri crops. Problem solving tasks include agronomics, economics and environmental factors. Instructors: W. Wiebold and F. Fritschi

Plant Sciences 4315/7315 - Crop Physiology
This course introduces students to the concepts of crop growth and development and provides a basic understanding of the principles and practices involved in modern agroecosystems. Emphasis is placed on physiological processes and morphology of crop plants, and their application to crop breeding and management decisions.
The course consists of lectures, discussions, and laboratory sessions that provide an overview of how plants function. Fundamental processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, nutrition, and hormones are discussed and brought into perspective with regard to crop management, production, and yield formation. Instructor: F. Fritschi

Plant Sciences 8530 - Research with Plant Stress Agents
Students will learn key research strategies for abiotic and biotic stress agents of plants. Students will complete two focused hands-on projects. Prerequisite: Pl Sci 7500, Pl Sci 7510, Pl Sci 7315 or Pl Sci 7320, or equivalent. 3 credits. Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00-12:15, 200 Waters Hall Instructors: J. Mihail, J. English, D. Blevins, M. Mitchum, R. Sharp, J. Schoelz, F. Fritschi