HORT 4251

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HORT 4251
Postharvest Biology of Horticultural Crops Lab

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

Laboratory exercises are intended to supplement/complement HORT 4250 lectures. Labs, which are taught by scientists who are experts in their respective subject areas, will involve some experimental manipulations and physiological and biochemical analysis of harvested fruits, vegetables and flowers, data analysis, and oral and written discussion of the results. Lab periods will also provide time for formal discussion of research papers and topics. May include one field trip during regularly scheduled lab.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite or corequisite: HORT 4250.

Outcomes

  • Learn how to handle horticultural products to prolong their storage/shelf- or vase life.
  • Learn how to monitor changes in the harvested products ranging from antioxidant levels to molecular events via hands-on practices.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 16481 HORT 4251   LAB 401

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    • F

    • Gan, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: HORT 4250.