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 206-263 Advanced Plant Biology

Availability

Burnley campus.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Mr Kevin Blaze

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

36 hrs lectures, 24 hrs practicals, 12 hrs tutorials

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend the participant's ability to:

  • describe various physiological processes;

  • and propose appropriate management strategies for controlling these physiological processes to better suit horticultural objectives.

The content inlcudes:

  • photosynthesis, respiration and their manipulation to control vegetative growth;

  • the processes of germination, growth, flowering, fruiting and senescence and their management;

  • population genetics, competition, natural and artificial selection;

  • the effects of waterlogging, drought, freezing, high temperature and pollution stresses on plants;

  • and the management of the stresses and the characteristics of plants that allow them to survive these stresses.

Assessment

One three-hour written examination worth 50% of final marks, one assignment equivalent to 3000 words and worth 30% of final marks and one assignment equivalent to 2000 words and worth 20% of final marks.

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