Horticultural Plant Science

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

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This subject considers the evolution of plants, their structure and function, how they reproduce, cell physiology, energy transformations, metabolism, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and transport, plant nutrition and whole plant physiology.

Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the structure of plant cells and tissues, the basic processes involved in the growth of plants and the integration of these processes in the physiology of plant growth.

Upon completion of this subject, students will have an understanding of:

• cellular organisation and processes in plants;
• plant tissues;
• photosynthesis, respiration and plant biochemistry;
• typical plant growth patterns;
• reproduction in the plant kingdom; and
• angiosperm breeding and reproduction

A 60 minute examination 20% (mid-semester), a 90 minute examination 40% (end of semester), two laboratory reports each equivalent to 1500 words 30% (due during semester) and participation in subject 10%.

Evert, RF and Eichhorn, SE 2012 Raven Biology of Plants, 8th edn, WH Freeman, New York.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Upon completion of this subject student should have:

• the capacity to engage with issues within urban horticulture relevant to contemporary society;
• an appreciation of social and cultural diversity from a regional to a global context; and
• an advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in the urban horticulture.