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Horticulture Certificate Classes
Track 1: Plant Production
Gain the skills to propagate and produce an array of native and ornamental plants for nurseries, garden centers, and landscape-restoration projects.
Click here for an overview of the required courses in Track 1.
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
| 211HRT300FO | 07/06 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:40pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
| 211HRT300GO | 08/04 | Tu | 10:00am-12:40pm | Alvarez | ONLINE | |
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Disease Identification and ManagementLearn about common diseases of woody and herbaceous ornamentals and turfgrass caused by bacteria, fungi, nematodes, viruses, and abiotic factors and the cultural, biological, and least toxic strategies for their control. Discuss diagnoses of plant problems, including identification of disease— more... | |||||
| 211HRT481B | 09/12 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Kokinchak | NYBG | |
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Soil Science I: Physical PropertiesSoil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture.This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants.Through lectures and more... | |||||
| 211HRT301C | 09/17 | Th | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Paltseva | NYBG | |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesLearn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of sexual and asexual propagation, with attention to fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering. Materials included. Prerequisite: Introduction to more... | |||||
| 211HRT411P | 09/27 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Storrs | NYBG | |
