HORT 260 PLANT PROPAGATION
Spring 2014
General Information, Grading and Lecture Outline
Shepardson 212: 11:00-11:50 (MWF)
I.
Instructor:
II.
Grading:
Dr. Harrison Hughes
Lecture in Rm. 212, Shepardson Building
Laboratory in Plant Science Greenhouse Room 113
Telephone: 491-7050; e-mail: Harrison.Hughes@colostate.edu
Office Hours: M & F (9:00-10:00 a.m.) and W (3:00-4:00) tentatively; other
times by appointment.
Item
Date
Total Points
Laboratory Summaries
And lab quiz
Propagation Project
Exams (3 best)
As noted in lab
See outline.
110
April 25th
40
February 14
100*
March 28
100
May 02
100
Final Exam
May 14
100
(7:30 -9:30 am)
Total: 450
* You may drop one of the exams.
Grading Scale:
III.
A
B
C
D
F
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405-450
360-404
315-359
270-314
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Explanation of Grading System:
A.
Laboratory Summaries
The summaries will reflect completion of the labs and will be turned in at specific times that will be
noted on RamCT and announced in lab. Please take extensive data and summarize what you have seen
or noted with each of the labs.
You will select a partner to work with on the experiments for the semester. So, please give due
consideration to whom you will work with you.
B.
I-Clicker Questions
All students are required to have an i-clicker which needs to be registered for use by Feb.
07.
Points will be awarded based on participation as well as getting the questions correct. There will be
>30 lectures during which the questions will be asked. The top 18 scores will be used to average
into your grade.
C.
Exams
Examinations will cover all materials in lectures, reading assignments, and laboratories since the
previous exam. Questions will be matching, short answer and some short essay. You may drop one of
your exams or chose to not take one of them. This includes the final. Make-ups are primarily essay and
allowed only if you notify me in advance with a valid excuse.
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D.
Final Exam
Your final exam will be comprehensive with approximately 25% coming from the material
covered since exam III.
IV.
General Information:
A.
Supplies
You are expected to supply yourself with the following:
1)
Ruler--preferably marked with both inches and centimeters
2)
A weatherproof marking pencil
3)
A notebook for taking data
4)
I-clicker - must be set up and registered by Feb 07
B.
Remember that your labs involve working with plants and soil; therefore, you should
dress
appropriately.
C.
This plant propagation course is interesting as it offers you both practical and theoretical
information. Please realize that this course is a demanding one, it strives to prepare you
scientifically as well as to train you in the art of propagating plants. Your questions and
comments are encouraged in hope that they will make the course a better one for both you and
your fellow classmates.
D.
All students’ rights are respected and all University policies are strictly enforced to
ensure a healthy learning environment in the classroom. Students should adhere to all University
policies on issues including but not limited to plagiarism, cheating, disruptive classroom
behavior, drug-free workplace, and nondiscrimination.
E.
Course Policies
Learning is a privilege that is facilitated by the instructor. The responsibility for learning lies
with the student. Learning is better accomplished when students attend class regularly, are
prepared to learn and become actively involved in discussions and learning activities.
Disruptive Classroom/Laboratory Behavior
“The classroom is a special environment in which students and faculty come together to promote
learning and growth. It is essential to this learning environment that respect for the rights of
others seeking to learn, respect for the professionalism of the instructor, and the general goals of
academic freedom are maintained. Differences of viewpoint or concerns should be expressed in
terms that are supportive of the learning process, creating an environment in which students and
faculty may learn to reason with clarity and compassion, to share of themselves without losing
their identities, and to develop an understanding of the community in which they live. Student
conduct which disrupts the learning process shall not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary
action and/or removal from class.”
Cell phones, pagers, reading newspapers in class, or other distracting behavior is not acceptable.
Cheating and plagiarism
It is our expectation that you will honor the following statement throughout this course:
I pledge on my honor that I have not received or given any unauthorized assistance on this
academic work.
For more information on the University Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism refer to the University
Catalog (Policies and Regulations).
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V.
Lecture Outline:
Date
Lecture Topic
Jan. 22
Introduction.
Reading Assignment*
HKDG, p 1-12/same
Jan. 24
Biology of Propagation
HKDG, p 13-40/14-48
Jan. 27
Biology of Propagation
HKDG, p 13-40/14-48
Jan. 29
Environmental Factors & Propagation Structures HKDG, p 41-110/49-109
Jan. 31
Seed Selection
HKDG, p 41-110/49-109
Feb. 03
Development of Seeds
HKDG, p 113-140/110-139
Feb. 05
Development of Seeds
HKDG, p 113-162/110-161
Feb. 07
Seed Production and Handling
HKDG, p 163-198/163-198
Feb. 10
Seed Germination Dormancy
HKDG, p 199-248/200-249
Feb. 12
Seed Germination Dormancy
HKDG, p 199-248/200-249
Feb. 14
Exam I
Feb. 17
Seed Propagation Systems
HKDG, p 249-274/250-279
Feb. 19
Seed Propagation Systems
HKDG, p 249-274/250-279
Feb. 21
Production of Transplants
HKDG, p 249-274/250-279
Feb. 24
Selection and Management of Clones
HKDG, p 592-636/594-643
Feb. 26
Selection and Management of Clones
HKDG, p 592-636/594-643
Feb. 28
Selection and Management of Clones
HKDG, p 592-636/594-643
Mar. 03
Tissue Culture - Micropropagation
HKDG, p 637-689/644-698
Mar. 05
Tissue Culture, Principles
HKDG, p 637-689/644-698
Mar. 07
Tissue Culture, Principles
HKDG, p 637-689/644-698
Mar. 10
Tissue Culture, Principles
HKDG, p 637-689/644-698
Mar. 12
Tissue Culture, Techniques
HKDG, p 690-714/699-727
Mar. 14
Tissue Culture, Techniques
HKDG, p 690-714/699-727
Mar. 17, 19, 21 Spring Break—No Classes
Mar. 24
Grafting, Theoretical Aspects
HKDG, p 411-460/415-463
Mar. 26
Grafting, Theoretical Aspects
HKDG, p 411-460/415-463
Mar. 28
Exam II
Mar. 02
Grafting, Theoretical Aspects
HKDG, p 411-460/415-463
April 04
Techniques of Grafting
HKDG, p 461-513/464-511
April 07
Techniques of Grafting
HKDG, p 461-513/464-511
April 09
Techniques of Grafting
HKDG, p 461-513/464-511
April 11
Techniques of Grafting
HKDG, p 514-538/512-536
April 14
Propagation by Cuttings, Anatomy
HKDG, p 277-340/280-343
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April 16
Propagation by Cuttings, Physiology
HKDG, p 277-340/280-343
April 18
Propagation by Cuttings, Techniques
HKDG, p 341-409/344-414
April 21
Propagation by Cuttings, Techniques
HKDG, p 341-409/344-414
April 23
Propagation by Cuttings, Techniques
HKDG, p 341-409/344-414
April 25
Propagation by Cuttings, Techniques
HKDG, p 341-409/344-414
April 28
Layering and Natural Modifications
HKDG, p 539-559/537-560
April 30
Layering and Natural Modifications
HKDG, p 539-559/537-560
May 02
Exam III
May 03
Specialized Structures
HKDG, p 560-593
May 06
Specialized Structures
HKDG, p 560-593
May 08
Specialized Structures
HKDG, p 560-593
May 10
Review
May 14
Final Exam (4:10-6:10)
*Your primary reference text will be Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices by H.T.
Hartmann, D.E. Kester, F.T. Davies, and R.L. Geneve, 7th or 8th Edition.
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VI.
Laboratory Schedule
Lab No.
Date
Plant Propagation-HORT 260
Lab I
1/21/13
Introduction.& Mist System
Lab II
1/28/13
Physiological and Environmental Effects
Lab III
2/04/13
Evergreen Hardwood Cuttings
Lab IV
2/11/13
Visit Seed Lab
Lab V
2/18/13
Deciduous Hardwood Cuttings
Lab VI
2/25/13
Plant Tissue Culture in Propagation
Lab VII
3/04/13
Plant Tissue Culture in Propagation
Lab VII
3/11/13
Bulbs, Corms & Layering
No Lab
3/18/13
Spring Break
Lab IX
3/25/13
Grafting & Budding
Lab X
4/01/13
Grafting & Budding
Lab XI
4/08/12
Specialized Structures
Lab XII
4/15/12
Propagation of Bromeliads & Orchids
Lab XIII
4/22/12
Data Collection and Follow-up
Lab XIV
4/29/12
Data Collection and Follow-up
On Previous Labs & Review
Lab XV
5/06/12
Lab Quiz
Lab points will include 70 points for lab summaries (due as indicated in lab and in the calendar in
RamCT) and a lab quiz for 40 points on 5/06/14.
A note of caution relative to propagation project and lab summaries: Do not wait until the last minute
to do them. Many of the labs terminate during the last 5 weeks of classes. This is a hectic part of the
semester in other classes as well, so do what you can to prepare for this. Review and write up your
summary on lab reports in lab notebooks as they are completed.
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