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DAGR 1050 - Crop Quality and Storage

3 sem hrs cr

This course covers the biological principles involved in harvesting, grading, packaging, transportation, and marketing crops, and their effects on quality maintenance. Commercial practices are described and explained in relation to general procedure and technology as well as the recommended best practices and optimum conditions for different types of crops. Crop quality throughout each stage of the life cycle, specific storage equipment, and an exploration of the four major crops from crop production (corn, soybean, rice, cotton) is covered.

Transfer (UT) or Non Transfer Course (UN): UT