Department of Food Production

LEVEL: III

SEMESTER: 1 

COURSE TITLE: COMMERCIAL FLORICULTURE

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 3

PRE-REQUISITES: AGCP 2101 (Principles of Sustainable Crop Production - Science and Practice)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The status of the international floriculture industry with special attention to the Caribbean and the importance of tropical species. People plant relations. Greenhouse production of potted foliage and flowering plants, greenhouse selection, management of the green house environment, crop scheduling and management. Field production of cut flowers and cut foliage. After-sales potted plant care, post-harvest management and utilization of cut flowers.

ASSESSMENT: Coursework 40% Final Examination 60%