794-223 Plant Function

794-109 Biological Studies.

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

• describe various physiological processes, including photosynthesis;

• describe enzymes and their action;

• describe the modes of action of various plant hormones;

• describe the processes occurring during germination, growth, flowering and senescence;

• describe the processes of transport occurring in plants;

• describe the management of plant growth by horticultural chemicals;

• describe the influences of environment on plant growth;

• use simple chemical equations;

• devise an experiment to test a hypothesis; and

• set up a controlled experiment.

The content includes:

• macromolecular structure and function;

• photosynthesis and respiration;

• protein synthesis;

• xylem and phloem transport;

• growth, development, dormancy, flowering and senescence; hormone action;

• enzyme action;

• growth promoters and herbicides; and

• plants and environmental pollution.

One theory examination of 45 minutes (25%), one theory examination of 1.5 hours (55%) and one assignment or practical examination (20%).