Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation

The course consists of the following four lessons:

Lesson 1 – Plant Taxonomy, Structure and Function

• Plant taxonomy
• The structure and function of plant tissues
• The role of flowers and fruit
• Photosynthesis and respiration
• Movement of water and solutes through the plant
• Tropisms and plant movements
• Endogenous & synthetic growth regulators

Lesson 2 – The Root Environment, Plant Nutrition & Growing Systems

• Properties of soil and growing media
• Plant growth & air and water
• Soil organisms and nutrient cycling
• The chemistry of soil & growing media
• The role of nutrients in plant growth
• Organic production

Lesson 3 – The Management of Plant Health

• Significant Pests, Diseases and Disorders
• Chemical Control in Plant Protection

Lesson 4 – Understanding Applied Plant Propagation

• Seed anatomy, physiology & environmental factors influencing propagation
• The relevance of anatomy, physiology and environmental factors to vegetative propagation
• Growing media & propagation equipment

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Four written assignments

Exams: Four exams (fees included)

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments. Facilitate and invigilate exams

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next? RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting

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