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CRP502Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Plant Growth And Development

This course, Plant Growth and Development, explores the mechanisms and processes involved in plant growth, starting from fertilization to seed formation and dormancy. It covers carbohydrate formation, movement, and storage in plants, as well as environmental and soil factors influencing growth and yields. The course also examines natural growth regulators and the roles of plant organs in daily life, providing a comprehensive understanding of plant development.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Plant GrowthDevelopmentDormancyPhotosynthesisGrowth Regulators

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Seed Germination

2

Plant Hormones

3

Photosynthesis

4

Environmental Factors

5

Plant Nutrition

6

Plant Reproduction

Total Topics6 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 (2 methods)

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agronomist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Crop Scientist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Horticulturalist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Plant Breeder

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureHorticultureEnvironmental ManagementBiotechnologyResearch

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development

1.5h

Unit 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy

1.5 study hours
  • •Understand seed germination processes and dormancy mechanisms.
  • •Identify factors affecting germination, such as water, temperature, and oxygen.
  • •Learn methods to break seed dormancy, including scarification and stratification.
Week
2

Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development

1.5h

Unit 2: Juvenility and Senescence

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain the concepts of juvenility, maturity, and senescence in plants.
  • •Discuss morphological changes during plant development.
  • •Understand the transition from vegetative to reproductive phases.
Week
3

Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development

2h

Unit 3: Translocation and Respiration in Plants

2 study hours
  • •Describe translocation of sugars and other materials in plants.
  • •Examine the roles of phloem and xylem.
  • •Explain respiration and its importance in plant productivity.
  • •Identify factors influencing respiration, such as temperature and oxygen.
Week
4

Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development

1.5h

Unit 4: Role of Environmental Resources

1.5 study hours
  • •Identify environmental resources affecting plant growth.
  • •Discuss the roles of light, water, temperature, wind, and soil salinity.
  • •Analyze the relationships between climatic factors and crop cultivation.
Week
5

Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development

1.5h

Unit 5: Water and Water Stress in Plants

1.5 study hours
  • •Discuss the importance of water to plants.
  • •Explain the causes and effects of water stress.
  • •Examine plant responses and resistance to water stress, including physiological and morphological adaptations.
Week
6

Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development

1.5h

Unit 6: Light and Solar Radiation

1.5 study hours
  • •Discuss solar radiation and its constituents.
  • •Explain energy balance and the effects of clouds.
  • •Identify types of radiation and their effects on plants.
Week
7

Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development

1.5h

Unit 7: Role of Plant Nutrients

1.5 study hours
  • •List macro and micro nutrients for plants.
  • •Discuss the functions of nutrients and symptoms of deficiencies.
  • •Identify nutrient levels for various crops.
Week
8

Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development

1.5h

Unit 8: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

1.5 study hours
  • •Discuss sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.
  • •Examine types of asexual reproduction.
  • •Describe seed and fruit development processes.
  • •Explain differences between sexual and asexual reproduction.
Week
9

Module 2: Plant Growth Stages and Factors Influencing Plant Growth and Development

1.5h

Unit 1: Plant Growth Stages-Induction, Initiation, Differentiation, Development, Blooming, Flowering and Senescence

1.5 study hours
  • •Define induction, initiation, differentiation, development, blooming, flowering and senescence in plants.
  • •Identify factors affecting induction and differentiation.
  • •Describe plant senescence and death.
Week
10

Module 2: Plant Growth Stages and Factors Influencing Plant Growth and Development

1.5h

Unit 2: Mechanisms in Plant Growth and Development

1.5 study hours
  • •Discuss plant growth environment and challenges.
  • •Identify effects of light intensities on photosynthesis.
  • •Explain quantitative estimates of total plant mass.
  • •Understand mechanistic top-down models.
Week
11

Module 2: Plant Growth Stages and Factors Influencing Plant Growth and Development

1.5h

Unit 3: The Sigmoid Growth Curve

1.5 study hours
  • •Discuss the sigmoid curve and its phases.
  • •Explain exponential, transitional, and plateau phases.
  • •Draw the sigmoid curve and highlight its importance.
Week
12

Module 2: Plant Growth Stages and Factors Influencing Plant Growth and Development

1.5h

Unit 4: Factors Affecting Plant Growth and Development

1.5 study hours
  • •Differentiate between internal and external factors affecting plant growth.
  • •Identify external factors like light, temperature, water, and nutrients.
  • •Discuss internal factors like hormones and genetics.
Week
13

Module 4: Plant Growth Measurements, Growth Analysis and Roles of Plant Organs

3h

Final Revision

3 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from all modules.
  • •Work on assignments and prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 environmental factors and plant responses

2

Practice calculating growth rates from Unit 2 weekly

3

Focus on the specific roles of each plant hormone in Module 3

4

Review deficiency symptoms for each essential nutrient in Unit 7

5

Summarize the key steps in photosynthesis and respiration from Module 3

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