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Agriculture is one of the largest industries in New Jersey. Leading NJ agriculture sectors include nursery and greenhouse plants ($444.8 million), fruits and vegetables ($462.9 million), and field crops ($31.6 million). This minor in Plant Studies prepares students for further study or career in the areas of food production, ornamental plant care, landscape design, sustainable agriculture 9farm, nursery, garden, park, golf course, etc.) management, and plant science education.
Goal 1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge on the biology of plants and the roles of plants in agriculture, society and the environment
Outcome 1: Identify the features of plant structures involved in cellular respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction and growth.
Outcome 2: Describe how plants interact and contribute to their environment through plant water relations, carbon allocation, nutrient cycling, and biotic/abiotic adaptations.
Goal 2. Communicate effectively in oral and written formats on scientific findings of plants
Outcome 1: Be able to formulate testable hypotheses, design experiments, gather and present the data
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