Plant Propagation

Abstract

In this subject, students will explore the principles and practices associated with the commercial propagation of plants. Students will develop their understanding of the biology of plant propagation by examining a range of techniques such as seed and cutting propagation, budding, and grafting, separation and division as well as micro-propagation techniques such as tissue culture. The combination of theoretical knowledge, active research in areas of interest relating to plant propagation and hands-on practical experience will provide students with real-world applications in production horticulture.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: 1. The biology of plant propagation;2. The propagation environment;3. Seed development;4. Principles and practices of seed selection, production and handling;5. Seed propagation;6. Cutting propagation;7. Grafting and budding techniques;8. Layer propagation;9. Propagation by stems and roots;10. Principles of clonal selection;11. Principles of tissue culture … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

1. The biology of plant propagation;
2. The propagation environment;
3. Seed development;
4. Principles and practices of seed selection, production and handling;
5. Seed propagation;
6. Cutting propagation;
7. Grafting and budding techniques;
8. Layer propagation;
9. Propagation by stems and roots;
10. Principles of clonal selection;
11. Principles of tissue culture and micropropagation; and
12. Micropropagation techniques.

Assessment items

1. Topic quizzes (1-6)

2. Industry techniques in plant propagation

3. Practical reports

4. Topic quizzes (7-12)

Enrolment restrictions

Pre-requisite

Learning activities

Intensive school

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

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

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