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Application of statistical principles to biological populations in
relation to gene frequency, zygotic frequency, mating systems, and
the effects of selection, mutation, and migration on equilibrium
populations. Offered spring term in even-numbered years.
AGR 6322: Advanced Plant Breeding (3) Prereq: AGR 3303,
4231, 6311, and STA 6167. Theory and use of biometrical genetic
models for analytical evaluation of qualitative and quantitative
characteristics, with procedures applicable to various types of plant
species. Offered spring term in even-numbered years.
AGR 6325L: Plant Breeding Techniques (1; max: 2) Prereq: AGR
3303 or equivalent; coreq: AGR 6322. Examination of various
breeding techniques used by agronomic and horticultural crop
breeders in Florida. Field and lab visits to active plant breeding
programs, with discussion led by a specific breeder each week.
Hands-on experience in breeding programs. Offered spring term in
odd-numbered years.
AGR 6353: Cytogenetics (3) Prereq: AGR 3303. Genetic variability
with emphasis on interrelationships of cytologic and genetic
concepts. Chromosome structure and number, chromosomal
aberrations, apomixes, and application of cytogenetic principles.
Offered fall term in odd-numbered years.
AGR 6422C: Environmental Crop Nutrition (3) Prereq: BOT
3503. Design of cost-effective and environmentally sound crop
nutrient management strategies. Diagnostic nutrient analysis,
nutrient uptake, BMPs, and sustainable agriculture. Offered fall
term.
AGR 6442C: Physiology of Agronomic Plants (4) Prereq: BOT
3503. Yield potentials of crops as influenced by photosynthetic
efficiencies, respiration, translocation, drought, and canopy
architecture. Plant response to environmental factors. Offered spring
term.
AGR 6905: Agronomic Problems (1-5; max: 8) Special topics for
classroom, library, laboratory, or field studies of agronomic plants.
AGR 6910: Supervised Research (1-5; max: 5) S/U.
AGR 6932: Topics in Agronomy (1-3; max: 8) Critical review of
selected topics in specific agronomic areas.
AGR 6933: Graduate Agronomy Seminar (1; max: 3) Current
literature and agronomic developments.
AGR 6940: Supervised Teaching (1-5; max: 5) S/U.
AGR 6971: Research for Master's Thesis (1-15) S/U.
AGR 7979: Advanced Research (1-12) Research for doctoral
students before admission to candidacy. Designed for students with
a master's degree in the field of study or for students who have
been accepted for a doctoral program. Not appropriate for students
who have been admitted to candidacy. S/U.
AGR 7980: Research for Doctoral Dissertation (1-15) S/U.
IPM 5305: Principles of Pesticides (3) Basic knowledge of
pesticides and their use. Practical working knowledge of pesticides
used in agricultural and horticultural settings. Offered spring term.
PLS 5632C: Integrated Weed Management (3) Overview of
weed science principles and practices, emphasizing strategies for