205-301 Crop and Pasture Physiology

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Coordinator

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Subject Description

This subject deals with the productive processes that determine growth and yield in crop and pasture communities. The emphasis is on the behaviour of the plant canopy, rather than the individual plant (as in Plant Function) in response to the environment and management practices.

The content includes:

• light interception;

• carbon economy;

• water use;

• responses to environmental stresses, including drought and salinity;

• nutrient economy;

• and pasture management.

Assessment

Three-hour examination (50%), a practical test (10%) and two assignments equivalent to 2500 words (each worth 20%).