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Plant Science
ADVANCED PRUNING
HPL003 Video
Practical subjects covered include the influence of the apical bud, how pruning cuts
influence plant growth, two basic tree forms, pruning techniques at planting, and
techniques used to establish young trees and rejuvenate old ones. Demonstrates how
to prune conifers, hedges, and deciduous fruit trees. 25 minutes.
BUDDING AND GRAFTING
HPL013 Video
Budding and grafting are valuable skills that enable us to enjoy and improve upon
the beauty and productivity of the plants we grow. Propagation using these methods
allows us to create plants with special forms, control their sizes, and alter their root
systems to they thrive in specific climates. This video introduces students to the
terminology, tools, and techniques used in budding and grafting. Also included are
demonstrations of five methods commonly used by professional propagators and home
gardeners. 24 minutes.
BUDDING: NEW LIFE FOR FRUIT AND NUT TREES
HPL015 Video
This Video presents information on the history of budding, advantages of
budding, compatibility of matching cambiums, bud harvest and storage, and techniques for
preventing buds from drying out. Tree bud techniques are demonstrated. 13
minutes.
CHOOSE HORTICULTURE
HPL017 Video
Horticulture offers interesting, challenging careers that are stable and financially
rewarding. There are opportunities to be self-employed or to work with international
companies. This exciting program gives viewers a look at a variety of jobs available
in areas like wholesale production, commercial and residential landscape design and
construction, interiorscape design and maintenance, turf, the retail nursery, business
management, and education. 20 minutes.
HANDLING TISSUE CULTURE PLANTS IN THE NURSERY
HPL027 Video
Teaches how to propagate microcuttings in the sterile environment of the
tissue culture lab. Emphasis is placed on the “how to” aspects of
micropropagation, including lab preparation, sanitation, environmental
conditions, and plant stress management. 11 minutes.
HORTICULTURE PLANT IDENTIFICATION: FLORAL
HPL040 Video
Knowledge valuable to students, landscape specialists, and home gardeners is
provided on this video. Close-up views and in-depth evaluation of 18
floral plants are included. An experienced horticulturist discusses
the identifying characteristics, propagation techniques, environmental
enemies, plant culture, and utilization for the following floral
plants: Snapdragon, Wax Begonia, Common Camellia, Florists’
Chrysanthemum, Carnation, Gardenia, Transvaal Daisy, Gladiolus, Easter Lily,
Phalaenopsis, Common Garden Geranium, Azalea, Hybrid Tea Rose, African
Violet, Gloxinia, and Calla Lilly. 26 minutes.
HORTICULTURE PLANT IDENTIFICATION: FOLIAGE
HPL041 Video
The student and home owner alike will be interested in the wide variety of
foliage plants presented in this video. Close-up views and in-depth
evaluation of 22 foliage plants are included. An experienced
horticulturist provides the scientific and common name, identifying
characteristics, propagation techniques, environmental enemies, specific
culture, and uses for the following foliage plants: Aglaonema,
Sprengeri Fern, Parlor Palm, Spider Plant, Grape Ivy, Croton, Coleus, Jade
Plant, Spotted Dumbcane, Red Edge Dracaena, Devil’s Ivy, Benjamin Fig,
Rubber Plant, Cutleaf Philodendron, and Swedish Ivy. 35 minutes.
HYDROPONICS: AN INTRODUCTION TO SOIL LESS AGRICULTURE
HPL045 Video
This video presents production, economic, and scientific facts about plant growth
using hydroponic techniques. Specific topic areas include the history of
hydroponics, economics of production, growing techniques, considerations for greenhouse
construction, raising seedlings, pest control, harvesting, and marketing. 30
minutes.
PLANT DEFENSES
HPL079 Video
Plants, being rooted in one spot, have developed a host of ingenious protective
devices: spines and thorns; insecticides; and chemicals that interfere with hormone
production in insects. Of course, plants are not the only organisms to adapt.
The hungry insects, birds, or other animals that feed off the plant adapt to its devices,
developing chemical antidotes or camouflaging their appearance. 28 minutes.
PLANT IDENTIFICATION
HPL083 Video
Introduces the viewer to the identifying characteristics of foliage, and then moves
on to stems and branches, flowers, scents, fruit, growth, habits, and more. It also
explores the identification of dormant deciduous plants. Students will discover
techniques for learning both the common and botanic names of plants, and how botanic names
are interpreted. Beginners and experienced horticulturists will benefit from the
wealth of information presented in this enjoyable program. 27 minutes.
PLANT MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORT
HPL090 Video
Intricacies of internal and external plant movements are explored. Xylem and
phloem are studied and the internal movements are described. Time-lapse video
illustrates how materials move. Osmosis and transpiration are explained.
29 minutes.
PLANT NUTRITION
HPL092 Video
The structures and their functions that enable plants to make food are
identified. Water is given particular attention and animation shows how the xylem
conducts water and minerals up through the plant and phloem carries food down. The
two major types of soil are explained. 29 minutes.
PLANT PROPAGATION, VOLUME 1
HPL094 Video
Four popular methods of propagation — by seed, by division, by bulbs and
tubers, and by one of the newest and most promising methods —
micropropagation. 22 minutes.
PLANT PROPAGATION, VOLUME 2
HPL095 Video
Demonstrates three methods of propagation — cuttings (hardwood,
semi-hardwood, softwood and herbaceous), layering and grafting and
budding. 20 minutes.
PLANT TISSUE CULTURE SERIES
HPL101 Video Series
This video series includes two Videos (HPL102-HPL103) and a Teaching Guide.
PART I: PLANT TISSUE CULTURE
HPL102 Video
This video presents a good introduction to what tissue culture is. You
will see a wide variety of ways it is being applied today to improve
products, conserve resources and significantly increase crop
productivity. You’ll explore exciting developments that would have
been regarded as science fiction just a few years ago — gene transfer,
embryo rescue, and encapsulation. Then you’ll visit a lab and learn
the purpose and uses of common equipment. You’ll also get a look at
the four stages of the tissue culture process. 21 minutes.
PART II: PLANT TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
HPL103 Video
After a brief review of the four stages of tissue culture covered in Part I, the
tissue culture process is demonstrated with the African violet and the Syngonium.
These are both good subjects for beginners, since they are easily propagated by this
method. After going through the process, some inexpensive alternatives to equipment
and materials are shown so you can successfully undertake tissue culture on a
budget. 20 minutes.
PLANT YOUR FUTURE
HPL105 Video
Meeting the challenge of feeding our world’s growing populace will require
professionals trained in many areas of plant science and related fields,
from genetics and biotechnology to entomology and computer science.
This video takes the viewer on a fast-paced tour of the industry discipline
known as Plant Science. It shows the diversity of career opportunities
available, including such areas as genetics, biotechnology, agronomy,
physiology, biochemistry, pathology, entomology, soil science, computer
science, production, management, education, and much more. Students
learn that rewarding careers are waiting for qualified applicants, and are
told how to begin preparing now. 13 minutes.
PRUNING PRACTICES AND STANDARDS
HPL124 Video
This program covers the limits and criteria for arboricultural work.
You’ll review the four classes of pruning: fine pruning, standard
pruning, hazard pruning and crown reduction.
PRUNING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
HPL126 Video
This program covers the methods, equipment and reasons for pruning.
WATER AND PLANT LIFE
HPL137 Video
This program covers the water cycle in plants and various types of
adaptation to insufficiency of available water or problems of water storage. These
include extended shallow root networks; specialized seed pods that open only during rain;
bulbs; leaf shape; preserving water in freezing temperatures; adaptations to heat; night
and day bloomers; and the special adaptations of cacti and succulents. 28 minutes.