Principles and practices followed in the propagation of plants. A study of seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, transplanting and modified organs used in the propagation of plants. Green houses, propagators, seedbeds and other structures will be discussed.

Theory and practice of the commercial production of herbaceous ornamental plants with potential for Puerto Rico and their landscape use.

Theory and practice of the major fields of ornamental horticulture: floriculture, nursery production, turf grass management, and landscaping. Overview of the ornamental horticulture industry, including marketing, sales, design, and public relations. Field trips required.

Practical work experience in Horticulture. It is carry out under the supervision of the Department in collaboration with public or private entities.

Study and practice of vegetables growing; varieties, planting, cultivation, and insect and disease problems of the common vegetables; handling for local markets and for shipping. Field trips required.

A survey course covering some important horticultural enterprises on the island. Coffee, bananas, vegetable crops, and ornamentals will be discussed. Field trips required.

Study of plants as material for landscaping design in Puerto Rico, their identification by scientific and common name, and by aesthetic and botanical characteristics. Emphasis in the selection of plants according to the design needs, uses, and management.

Study of the most important fruits in Puerto Rico, including pineapple, citrus, avocados, and bananas. Field trips required.

Principles and techniques of landscape design; preparation of plans for small areas.

Research problems in horticulture selected by the student and the professor. A written report is required.

Identification, cultural practices and management of annuals, biennials, perennials, and bulbous cut-flower plants, used for commercial purposes.

Principles covering the establishment of nurseries for commercial purposes; the preparation of layout plants both for retail and wholesale nurseries, structures, equipment, operation, and marketing will be discussed. Field trips required.

Principles of flower arranging. The management of a flower shop, the handling of plants and flowers, preparation of wreaths, sprays, corsages, etc., floral arrangements for special occasions such as banquets, funeral celebrations, and other events. Visits to flower shop required.

Reports and discussions of assigned or selected readings of investigation related to horticulture problems.

The commercial production of coffee (with special consideration given to conditions prevailing in Puerto Rico). The selection of varieties, propagation, planting, fertilization and management. Field trips required.

Study of the origin, botany, varieties and production practices of tropical fruits with economic potential in Puerto Rico, such as: papaya, mango, and passion fruit.

The common commercial methods of preserving fruits and vegetables. Fundamental principles of food spoilage, decomposition and changes, methods employed in preserving fruits and vegetables; freezing, canning and dehydration. Field trips required.

Management and production of starchy crops like plantains, bananas, yams, sweet potatoes, cassava, taro, root celery, and others with economic potential in Puerto Rico. Special attention will be given to the origin, economic situation and perspectives, botanic classification, climatic requisites, crop improvement, propagation, cultural practices, pest and disease control, harvesting, storage, processing, distribution, and marketing.

Use of tissue culture as a tool in the propagation of plants of economic importance to Puerto Rico such as ornamental plants, starchy crops, fruits, vegetables and aromatic plants.

Production and handling of aromatic plants; medicinal, culinary, ornamental and landscape uses.

Practical experience in Horticulture in cooperation with the private sector or government. To be jointly supervised by the academic department, the Coop program coordinator, and an official from the cooperating entity. A written report will be required upon completion of each work period.

Selected topics in ornamentals, starch and tubers, vegetables, fruits, tissue culture and other related areas.

Selected topics in ornamentals, starch and tubers, vegetables, fruits, tissue culture and other related areas.

A comprehensive review of scientific literature and research on the ecology, physiology, propagation, improvement, and other growth processes of important flowering and foliage plants.

This course aims to review the different phases of experimental work in vegetable growing with assigned field problems. Field trips required.