Plant Sciences – General

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

Bennett, J.M., Chair; Buhr, K.L., Wofford, D.S., Advisers.

The Departments of Agronomy and Horticultural Science have formulated this curriculum which consists of the following courses:

PLS 4601C Weed Science.
Credits: 3.
An introduction to basic and applied aspects of weed science. Topics will include weed biology and ecology, herbicide physiology, and weed control techniques. The lab will cover weed identification, herbicide application technology, and other aspects of weed science.

PLS 4613 Aquatic Weed Control.
Credits: 3; Prereq: PCB 3033 or BOT 3503C.
Identification of Florida’s aquatic weed problems and methods of chemical, biological, mechanical and physical weed control. Specific topics will include plant biology/ecology, herbicide residue, lake reclamation, fish-plant interactions, and current laws regulating aquatic weed control.