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AGR206Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Crop Anatomy, Taxonomy and Physiology

This course introduces the anatomy, taxonomy, and physiology of crops. It explores plant taxonomy, anatomy, and physiology as tools for ensuring physiological considerations in agricultural activities. The course covers basic principles and applications of physiology for agricultural crops, emphasizing the need for a different type of agriculture to support increasing food needs facing climatic changes and stress conditions. Basic tools for anatomy and physiology will be evaluated.

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80h

Study Time

13

Weeks

6h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Crop AnatomyPlant TaxonomyCrop PhysiologyMineral NutritionPlant Growth Regulators

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Plant Taxonomy

2

Plant Anatomy

3

Plant Cell Structure

4

Crop Physiology

5

Mineral Nutrition

6

Plant Growth Regulators

7

Photosynthesis

8

Translocation

9

Transpiration

10

Seed Germination and Dormancy

11

Plant Morphogenesis

12

Embryology

Total Topics12 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agronomist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Plant Breeder

Apply your skills in this growing field

Horticulturalist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Crop Physiologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureHorticulturePlant BiotechnologyCrop ProductionAgricultural Research

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Plant Taxonomy And Anatomy

1.5h

Unit 1: Meaning of Plant Taxonomy and Anatomy

1.5 study hours

•Define plant taxonomy and anatomy.
•Discuss the importance of systematics.
•Explain the aims of plant taxonomy.

Week

2

Module 1: Plant Taxonomy And Anatomy

2h

Unit 2: Tools and Techniques in Plant Anatomy

2 study hours

•Describe the parts of a compound microscope.
•Explain the techniques of sectioning and staining.
•Discuss mounting media and techniques.
•Identify common stains for plant cells.

Week

3

Module 1: Plant Taxonomy And Anatomy

1.5h

Unit 3: Root Anatomy

1.5 study hours

•Describe the structure of roots.
•Explain the functions of roots.
•Identify anatomical features of roots.

Week

4

Module 1: Plant Taxonomy And Anatomy

2h

Unit 4: Shoot Anatomy

2 study hours

•Describe the functions of the stem.
•Differentiate between dicot and monocot stems.
•Explain shoot anatomy.

Week

5

Module 1: Plant Taxonomy And Anatomy

1.5h

Unit 5: Leaf Anatomy

1.5 study hours

•State the general characteristics of leaves.
•Differentiate between dicot and monocot leaves.
•Explain leaf anatomy.

Week

6

Module 2: Plant Cell: An Overview

2h

Unit 1: Brief Overview of Plant Cell

2 study hours

•Define plant cell.
•Describe the structure of plant cells.
•Compare plant and animal cells.

Week

7

Module 2: Plant Cell: An Overview

2h

Unit 2: Brief Description of Various Organelles and Their Functions

2 study hours

•Describe the functions of the cell wall, protoplasm, and cell membrane.
•Explain the roles of the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes.
•Discuss the functions of the Golgi complex and endoplasmic reticulum.

Week

8

Module 3: Crop Physiology and Its Importance in Agriculture

1.5h

Unit 1: A brief history of Crop Physiology

1.5 study hours

•Outline the history of crop physiology.
•Explain the importance of crop physiology in agriculture.
•Discuss experiments on plant nutrition and transportation.

Week

9

Module 3: Crop Physiology and Its Importance in Agriculture

2h

Unit 2: Meaning of Crop Physiology and its Importance in Agriculture

2 study hours

•Define crop physiology.
•Explain the importance of crop physiology in agriculture.
•Discuss the role of seed physiology.
•Explain the importance of optimum seedling growth and plant population.

Week

10

Module 3: Crop Physiology and Its Importance in Agriculture

2h

Unit 3: Physiology of Flowering Plants

2 study hours

•Explain the effect of photoperiod on flowering in plants.
•Discuss the effect of quality of light and phytochrome on flowering.
•Explain the practical utilization of photoperiodism and vernalization.

Week

11

Module 4: Mineral Nutrition of Plants: Functions and Deficiency Symptoms of Nutrients, Nutrient Uptake Mechanisms

2h

Unit 1: Meaning of Mineral Nutrition

2 study hours

•Explain the meaning of mineral nutrition.
•Discuss the criteria of essentiality of mineral elements.
•List the specific roles of essential mineral elements.
•Explain the physiology of nutrient uptake.

Week

12

Module 5: Plant Growth and Regulators

4h

Unit 1: Plant Growth Regulators

2 study hours

•Explain the general account of plant hormones.
•Discuss the physiological effect of Auxin, Gibberellin, Cytokinin, Abscissic acid and Ethylene.
•Differentiate between cell differentiation and its processes.

Unit 2: Plant Growth

2 study hours

•Understand general concept of plant growth
•Differentiate between cell differentiation and its processes

Week

13

Module 6: Plant Functions

4h

Unit 2 Translocation

2 study hours

•Explain the Meaning and Definition of Photosynthesis
•Discuss translocation mechanism
•Explain the environmental factors affecting transpiration rates
•Distinguish between root pressure and transpiration pull

Seed Dormancy: Causes and Types

2 study hours

•Explains seed dormancy and its importance
•Discuss the types of dormancy
•Explain the techniques for breaking different types of dormancy
•Discuss the factors affecting germination
•Explain the concept Mobilization of energy and food reserves in germination

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed concept maps linking plant anatomy, taxonomy, and physiology.

2

Practice identifying plant cell structures under a microscope.

3

Review the specific roles of essential mineral elements and their deficiency symptoms.

4

Understand the mechanisms of photosynthesis, translocation, and transpiration.

5

Study the different types of seed dormancy and techniques for breaking them.

6

Focus on the key concepts of plant morphogenesis and the factors that influence it.

7

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

8

Allocate specific time slots for each module and unit to ensure comprehensive coverage.

9

Practice answering past exam questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format.

10

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions to aid memorization.

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