Plants for People: Tropical Fruits

TPSS 120D

Faculty:

Richard Manshardt

Goals:

To develop an understanding of the major tropical fruits crops, including recognizing the plants, flowers, fruits, stage when ripe, taste, history and production. Discuss sustainable production practices that protect the environment. Likely crops if available : Lychee, Rambutan Longan, Passionfruit, Breadfruit, Jackfruit, Guava, Strawberry guava, Starfruit, Banana, Pitaya, Dragon Fruit, Durian, Avocado, Mango, Orange, Lime, Tangerine, Pomelo, Papaya, Pineapple, Peach Palm, Macadamia

Skills and knowledge to be acquired:

Recognize major tropical fruit crops as whole plant, fruit, and taste. Know how to select a ripe fruit and how to eat it. Know origin and production areas in today's world of major tropical fruit crops. Know basic production practices of major tropical fruit crops that impact sustainability.

Pre-requisites:

Consent

Text(s):

None

Films and videos:

None

Field Trips:

None

Grading:

Attendance	15%
Quiz	60%
Final Exam	25%

 

Other:

Fruit tasting: Every session