Title: Discuss the major disciplinary fields of plant agriculture.
Course: Introduction to Plant Systems (18051) > Section: Introducing Botany

Discussion should include

- agronomy
- genetics
- soil science
- soil chemistry
- plant physiology
- entomology
- plant pathology
- forestry
- silviculture
- horticulture
- botany
- turfgrass.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is agronomy? Forestry? Horticulture? Botany? Turfgrass?
- What percentage of your community is employed in agronomic jobs? Forestry jobs? Horticulture jobs? Botany jobs? Turfgrass jobs?
- What employment opportunities exist in the agronomy, horticulture, forestry, botany, and turfgrass areas?
- Which area shows the most potential for employment?
- What impact do plants have on a community from a recreational standpoint?