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This course will teach the fundamentals of growing plants using biotechnology in propagating; using grafting; cuttings; seedlings and tissue culturing (via cloning; explants; etc.). DNA extraction and gene splicing will be taught for the production of disease resistance plants as well as plants used for medicine. Greenhouse management is crucial in growing the new generation of biotech plants. Skills taught include recognizing fertilizer deficiencies; plant diseases; insect damage; environmental deficiencies; applying growth stimulants and retardants; and plant identification.

Laboratories done in class:
Germination Anatomy Lab
Germination Conditions Lab
Plant Anatomy Lab
Growth and Development Lab
Flowering Lab
Pollination; Fertilization; and Seed Development Lab
DNA extraction
Plasmid Mapping
Transformation of Bacteria
PCR
GMO PCR Assay
Tissue Culturing via Hormone Manipulation: Orchids; Roses (Axillary Bud); Cauliflower; African violet (explants); Rooting Labs (each is separate)
Greenhouse Anatomy Lab
Pressure and Gravity Lab
Poinsettia Propagation Lab
Pest Control and Signs of Disease Lab

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• LINT
• Integrated science

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Online / Virtual