UF Faculty Department College
Wagner A. Vendrame Environmental Horticulture College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Partner Faculty Department Partner Institution
Aurelio Rubio Neto Agronomy Department Instituto Federal Goiano (IF Goiano)
Title:
Intercultural Practices for Micropropagation of Horticultural Crops
Project Description:

Micropropagation of Horticultural Crops is a course that addresses the principles and practices of micropropagation, including concepts and techniques and how micropropagation plays an important role in plant breeding and crop production. The objective this project is to expose students to cultural practices related to micropropagation that are specific to each country, including the crops that are more relevant to each culture (USA vs. Brazil) and that require advanced propagation techniques, as well as to explore how cultural differences affect procedures and goals.

Learning Outcomes:

Outcomes included self-awareness and cultural diversity, a strong interest in learning more about Brazilian culture, active interaction with students in Brazil by asking questions and having open discussions, a better understanding of the cultural differences as well as differences in teaching style and facilities. 

Participating Countries:
Brazil
Number of Participants:
15 UFStudents; 10-12 Instituto Federal Goiano (IF Goiano)
Discipline:
Agriculture and Life Sciences
UF Course Code & Name:
PLS4242C - Micropropagation of Horticultural Crops
Project Duration:
2 weeks
Activity Type(s):
Student-to-Student Dialogue
Other
Time allotted to each activity:
Synchronous Activities: 2 hours per week
Technology Tools:
Zoom
Sequence of Activities:
  • Students had to introduce themselves and tell others where they are from, what their majors are, and tell something unique about them.
  • Collaboration happened when students partnered to show the different lab facilities, which gave them a sense of purpose and leadership, by leading the tour to the lab.
  • Students reflected on their experience over break.