AG 903 Introduction to Crop or Plant Science: (3-4 Semester Credits)
The basic principles of plant growth, including human and environmental influences and the theoretical and practical application of agronomic principles to crop production in Illinois, the Midwest, and the United States. Includes the historical and economic importance of crop plants for food, feed, and fiber; origin, classification, and geographic distribution of field crops; environmental factors and agronomic problems; crop plant breeding, growth, development, and physiology; cropping systems and practices; seedbed preparation, tillage, and crop establishment; pests and controls; and harvesting, storing, and marketing practices.
REVISION: 11/2/2023 - Clarified crop content to be appropriate for Illinois, the Midwest, and the US. Effective Spring 2024