794-355 Plant Production I

Plant Production Systems.

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

• research the propagation and growing requirements of nursery stock and cut flower crops;

• utilise appropriate propagation methods and produce nursery crops and cut flower crops to meet specific production requirements; and

• describe the physical requirements for the production of specific nursery and cut flower crops.

The content includes production scheduling, specific plant propagation methods used in commercial plant production and design of nursery and flower production facilities.

Initial report of 500 words (20%); project management (40%); final report (40%).