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WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS

Here are just some of the things you may be doing:

    * Describe the classification of higher plants
    * Describe the internal structure of higher plants
    * Describe the structure and functions of roots, leaves, stems and buds.
    * Describe the functions of the reproductive parts of the plant
    * Describe the process of pollination and fertilisation in higher plants.
    * Describe the processes photosynthesis, respiration, the movement of water in plants and plant growth and development.
    * Develop an understanding of the constituents, properties and management of soils and growing media.
    * Describe the nutrient elements and plant nutrition in relation to soil and growing media.
    * Describe the uses of organic matter and the importance of living organisms in the soil
    * Develop an understanding of pest, diseases and weeds that affect horticultural plants, and the cultural, biological, chemical and integrated systems used to control those problems.
    * Develop an understanding of the principles and main practices of plant propagation in horticulture.

Delivery Options

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