The content of this module is based on the Basic Botany chapter in the Master Gardener Handbook. This online module is being used for Web-based delivery of instruction in conjunction with the annual Master Gardener training program.

Acknowledgements

Course development team

Ann Marie VanderZanden, assistant professor, OSU Department of Horticulture; and state coordinator, OSU Extension Service Master Gardener Program

Rick Eckel, Web educational designer, OSU Extension and Experiment Station Communications

Bob Rost, educational designer, OSU Extension and Experiment Station Communications

Web page design and html coding

Ann Yoders

Video production and animation

Todd Kesterson, multmedia educational designer, OSU Extension and Experiment Station Communications

Editing and proofreading

Teresa Welch, editor, OSU Extension and Experiment Station Communications

Andrea Dailey, editor, OSU Extension and Experiment Station Communications

Funding

Funding for development of this on line course was provided by a grant from the American Distance Education Consortium.

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