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Growth patterns, fruiting characteristics and adaptation to environmental conditions of fruit crops in temperate regions will be presented. Classification, cultural practices including propagation and the physiological principles underlying these practices will be emphasized. Lecture topics may include: Culture, physiology, production, types, anatomy, and morphology of berry crops: Brambles (Rubus), Grapes, Blueberry, and minor berry crops; Site selection, trellising, pruning; The influence of temperature on growth and development of perennial crops; World production of fruits, temperate fruits, the Ontario fruit industry', growth stages, and critical temperatures; Orchard site selection and climate norms; Fruit Tree Quality, Propagation; Rootstocks for tree fruits; Orchard Systems, training and pruning, Tree fruit orchard nutrition and soil management; Tree fruit plant bioregulators, Fruit growth and development.
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