Abstract

This subject presents the basic physiology and ecology of plant-based production systems and develops skills in plant taxonomy relevant to agricultural production systems of southern Australia. The subject matter will deal with the science of plant production systems. In particular physiological topics such as water use, nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, development, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Climate and plant distribution;Germination and early growth;Leaf development at individual and plant canopy levels;Phenological development of crop and pasture species;Physiology of canopies: carbon exchange, water relations and nutrient acquisition;Partitioning of dry matter;Plant responses to grazing and defoliation;Yield and its components;Seed physiology, storage, dormancy, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
demonstrate an understanding of the basic physiology and ecology of agricultural plant production systems;
2.
recognise all the major families of flowering plants utilised in agricultural and pastoral production in southern Australia; and
3.
key out plants that they cannot readily recognise.

Learning activities

Intensive Schools

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.