Plant Growth And Development
- Agricultural Sciences
- 500 level
- 2 credit units
- 134 pages
- 18 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRP502, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 SEED GERMINATION AND DORMANCY
- UNIT 2: JUVENILITY AND SENESCENCEPage 8
- UNIT 3 TRANSLOCATION AND RESPIRATION IN PLANTSPage 12
- UNIT 4 ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCESPage 20
- UNIT 5: WATER AND WATER STRESS IN PLANTSPage 24
- UNIT 6 LIGHT AND SOLAR RADIATIONPage 29
- UNIT 7: ROLE OF PLANT NUTRIENTSPage 36
- UNIT 8: SEXUAL AND ASEXUAL REPRODUCTIONPage 54
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRP502 · UNIT 2: JUVENILITY AND SENESCENCE
Juvenility is part of the ageing process in woody plants. Commencement of flowering can indicate that the plant has reached the phase of sexual maturity though lack of flowering may not necessarily mean that the plant is still in the sexually immature, juvenile phase.
What you should be able to do
- Explain processes involved in seed germination and dormancy
- Describe translocation and respiration in plants
- Analyze the importance of water and water stress in plants
- Discuss the significance of light and solar radiation
- State the roles of nutrients in plant growth and development
What it prepares you for
- Agronomist
- Crop Scientist
- Horticulturalist
- Plant Breeder
- Environmental Consultant
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Environmental Management
- Biotechnology
- Research
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Plant Growth Stages and Factors Influencing Plant Growth and Development
Unit 1: Plant Growth Stages-Induction, Initiation, Differentiation, Development, Blooming, Flowering and Senescence
Understanding the complex interactions between induction, initiation, differentiation, and their impact on plant development requires integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines.
- Module 4: Plant Growth Measurements, Growth Analysis and Roles of Plant Organs
Unit 2: Growth Analysis: Relative Growth Rate, Crop Growth Rate, Net Assimilation Rate, Leaf Area Index
Accurate calculation and interpretation of growth analysis parameters like RGR, CGR, NAR, and LAI require a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and statistical analysis.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 21.5 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development
Unit 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy · 1.5 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 2Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development
Unit 2: Juvenility and Senescence · 1.5 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 3Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development
Unit 3: Translocation and Respiration in Plants · 2 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 4Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development
Unit 4: Role of Environmental Resources · 1.5 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 5Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development
Unit 5: Water and Water Stress in Plants · 1.5 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 6Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development
Unit 6: Light and Solar Radiation · 1.5 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 7Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development
Unit 7: Role of Plant Nutrients · 1.5 hours
List macro and micro nutrients for plants.. Discuss the functions of nutrients and symptoms of deficiencies.. Identify nutrient levels for various crops..
- Week 8Module 1: Seed Germination and Dormancy, Role Of Environmental Resources On Plant Development
Unit 8: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction · 1.5 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 9Module 2: Plant Growth Stages and Factors Influencing Plant Growth and Development
Unit 1: Plant Growth Stages-Induction, Initiation, Differentiation, Development, Blooming, Flowering and Senescence · 1.5 hours
Define induction, initiation, differentiation, development, blooming, flowering and senescence in plants.. Identify factors affecting induction and differentiation.. Describe plant senescence and death..
- Week 10Module 2: Plant Growth Stages and Factors Influencing Plant Growth and Development
Unit 2: Mechanisms in Plant Growth and Development · 1.5 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 11Module 2: Plant Growth Stages and Factors Influencing Plant Growth and Development
Unit 3: The Sigmoid Growth Curve · 1.5 hours
Discuss the sigmoid curve and its phases.. Explain exponential, transitional, and plateau phases.. Draw the sigmoid curve and highlight its importance..
- Week 12Module 2: Plant Growth Stages and Factors Influencing Plant Growth and Development
Unit 4: Factors Affecting Plant Growth and Development · 1.5 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 13Module 4: Plant Growth Measurements, Growth Analysis and Roles of Plant Organs
Final Revision · 3 hours
Review key concepts from all modules.. Work on assignments and prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 environmental factors and plant responses
- Practice calculating growth rates from Unit 2 weekly
- Focus on the specific roles of each plant hormone in Module 3
- Review deficiency symptoms for each essential nutrient in Unit 7
- Summarize the key steps in photosynthesis and respiration from Module 3
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRP502 about?
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.
How many units does CRP502 have?
CRP502, Plant Growth And Development, has 18 units across 4 modules, over 134 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRP502?
CRP502 carries 2 credit units, at 500 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is CRP502 hard?
CRP502 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does CRP502 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.
How is CRP502 assessed?
CRP502 is assessed by tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with CRP502?
Agronomist, Crop Scientist, Horticulturalist, Plant Breeder and Environmental Consultant.