Course Description

83-311 Crop Physiology F(3-3)

Physiological and biochemical principles related to production by crop canopies. Carbon fixation, leaf area, light interception, assimilate distribution, water relations and nutrient utilization are used to develop solutions to problems of crop yield and quality. Growth and development in response to cultural innovations including the use of growth regulators are also considered. Departments of Crop Science and Horticultural Science.

Prerequisites: 17-230.

1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar

Last revised: August 28, 1996. Contact: ccrenna@registrar.uoguelph.ca.