HORT 109
Horticulture: Principles and Practices
Course overview
This course introduces key concepts in horticultural science, focusing on plant biology, propagation, and sustainable practices within New Zealand’s unique horticultural context.
Course information
| Prerequisites and Restrictions | You must satisfy the following requirement(s):
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| Available semesters | Semester 1 2026 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Domestic fees | $1,094.00 |
What you will learn
- To analyse the impact of New Zealand’s climate, soils, and native flora on horticultural practices.
- Environmental factors that affect plant growth, including water, soil, and climate interactions.
- Greenhouse and controlled environment agricultural techniques, for Horticulture production.
- Understand effective pruning, training, and post-harvest management techniques for orchards.
- Incorporate traditional Māori knowledge and culturally significant plants into modern horticultural practices.
Course examiners
Gagan Jain
Lecturer, Horticultural Systems Management
Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce
Gagan.Jain@lincoln.ac.nz