BO9543 Asian Medicinal Plant Horticulture
The wide variety of plants used in traditional East Asian medicine makes them a rich source of biodiversity for the landscape. Domestic cultivation of these species may have long-term income potential for growers and landowners. In this course, students examine groups of Asian species in terms of their family relationships including native North American species, as well as their ecology and function in the landscape. Basic principles of horticulture including propagation, planting and harvesting are taught using specific examples from each group of plants. Related issues including conservation and marketing are addressed.
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