PLP 5110: Integrated Management of Tropical Crops
(Cross-listed with ENT 5110/ HORT 5110).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (ENT 3700 or ENT 3760 or HORT 2210 or PLP 4080 or PLP 4160) or Graduate Classification
Applications of Integrated Crop management principles (including plant pathology, entomology, and horticulture) to tropical cropping systems. Familiarization with a variety of tropical agroecosystems and Costa Rican culture is followed by a 10-day tour of Costa Rican agriculture during spring break, then writeup of individual projects. Offered odd-numbered years. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Spring)