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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Horticulture 

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Horticulture
 at 
UNL 
Overview

To promote excellence in horticultural practices through the integration of scientific principles, technological advancements, and sustainable management techniques

Duration

12 months

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

UG Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Horticulture
 at 
UNL 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Financial - aid available
  • Learn from industry experts
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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Horticulture
 at 
UNL 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • For individuals who want to enhance their knowledge & skills in the field
What are the course deliverables?
  • Learn advanced techniques for propagating plants, including grafting, tissue culture, micropropagation, and seed germination, to produce high-quality plant material for commercial or research purposes
  • Develop expertise in crop production and management practices, including soil management, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease management, and post-harvest handling, to optimize plant growth and yield
  • Explore the cultivation and management of specialized horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, herbs, medicinal plants, and specialty crops, including their unique requirements and production challenges
  • Understand the principles and practices of greenhouse production and controlled environment agriculture, including greenhouse design, climate control, hydroponic and aeroponic systems, and integrated pest management
  • Learn about sustainable horticulture practices aimed at minimizing environmental impact, conserving natural resources, reducing chemical inputs, and promoting biodiversity in agricultural landscapes
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More about this course
  • Completing the certificate in Advanced Horticultural through AG IDEA was a valuable and motivating experience
  • As a property manager and landscape designer, the diverse coursework required by the certificate was immediately applicable to my daily work decisions
  • In addition, I was exposed to a deepening of knowledge that allowed me to incorporate new management programs and horticultural practices that will develop over the seasons to follow
  • This is important, because as landscapes change and grow, so too should our knowledge of work in horticulture fields evolve

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Horticulture
 at 
UNL 
Curriculum

Management of Horticultural Crop Insects

Entomology and Pest Management

Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management

Plant Physiology

Greenhouse Crop Production

Advanced Arboriculture

Weed Science

Environmental Nursery Production Practices

Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Horticulture
 at 
UNL 
Entry Requirements

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  • Not mentioned

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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Horticulture
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Contact Information

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Seaton Hall, Suite 201
PO Box 880639
Lincoln, NE 68588-0639

Lincoln ( Nebraska)

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