Course Description
The Abiotic Problems module will provide an in-depth study of common abiotic stresses on trees and woody plants. Topics will include a comprehensive review of common abiotic disorders such as environmental conditions that contribute to plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, pollution and chemical injury, animal/mechanical damage, and human-induced stresses. The importance and utility of effective diagnostic skills and the importance of soil, water, and plant tissue lab analysis in diagnosing and solving plant problems will be emphasized.
Recommended Reading
Abiotic Disorders of Landscape Plants, A Diagnostic Guide, Lawrence R. Costello. Edward J. Perry, Nelda P. Matheny, J. Michael Henry, Pamela M. Geisel, 2003.
Diseases of Trees in the Great Plains and is available online and can be downloaded for free at: https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs/rmrs_gtr335.pdf
