Erick R. da Silva Santos, PhD
Contact
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Ag, Food & Nutri Sci Dept
- ericksantos@ualberta.ca
- Address
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4-16D Agriculture/Forestry Centre
9011 116 St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2P5
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Forages and Grasslands
About
- PhD: Agronomy | University of Florida, USA | 2021
- MSc: Agronomy | University of Florida, USA | 2017
- BSc: Animal Science | Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Brazil | 2015
Courses
PL SC 221 - Introduction to Plant Science
Principles of plant science for use in agriculture, forestry and environmental sciences. The course covers anatomical and physiological characteristics of vascular and non-vascular plants, including cellular structures, plant reproduction, development and growth, and key functions such as photosynthesis, and water and nutrient transport. The course emphasizes plant structure and function in the context of environmental conditions and genetic adaptation, essential for managed and natural ecosystems under environmental change. Not to be taken if credit received for BOT 205 or REN R 121.
PL SC 354 - Forage Crops
The establishment, management, conservation and utilization of forages. Morphological structure and adaptation of the principal forage grasses and legumes. Prerequisite: PL SC 221 or consent of Instructor.
REN R 121 - Plant Structure and Function
Principles of plant science for use in agriculture, forestry and environmental sciences. The course covers anatomical and physiological characteristics of vascular and non-vascular plants, including cellular structures, plant reproduction, development and growth, and key functions such as photosynthesis, and water and nutrient transport. The course emphasizes plant structure and function in the context of environmental conditions and genetic adaptation, essential for managed and natural ecosystems under environmental change. Not to be taken if credit received for PL SC 221.