The course presents fundamental concepts underlying the science of crops and ornamentals production and management, including abiotic and biotic environmental factors relative to their effects on plant physiology. This course will give students an understanding of plants, plant growth requirements, geographic distribution of major plant types, the importance of soil, climate, topography and other factors on plant growth, pest control, food crops, landscape plants, floriculture, soil degradation, control, and the impact of plants on the social structure.