SAE: Collect, Press, Mount And Identify Plants That Are Growing On Campus
Description:
  • Can be done as an individual SAE or as a group SAE.
  • All or a portion of horticultural plants growing on campus can be identified. Needs to be a minimum of 20 if possible.
  • Should be identified before pressing so plants may be correctly identified.
  • Should be mounted in such a way so that the specimen does not disintegrate.
  • Should be correctly identified and several identifying characteristics should be listed.
  • Should be checked for accuracy.
  • Should be of sufficient quality to be displayed at local civic activties.

Written by Eddie McKie, 2002

 

Factors To Consider

Ranking:

1 = lowest

10 = highest
Time required

8

Investment 2
Equipment needed 2
Skills required 7
Facilities required 1
Land required 1
Labor Intensity 3
Potential for income 2
Transportation required 1
Expansion possibilities 7
Expertise needed 8
Advertising needed 1
Susceptible to disease 1
Susceptible to insects 4
Suitable for residential areas 9
  Other (specify)
Length of production cycle Spring to Fall
Regional No
When to start project Spring-Fall

 

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