Legacy Code 300863

Coordinator Samsul Huda Opens in new window

Student Contribution Band

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Describe and explain the key concepts of pasture and crop agronomy
2. Recognise the major crop and pasture species in Australian agriculture
3. Manage crops in the field and glasshouse
4. Use equipment to measure plant growth and development
5. Calculate fertiliser needs for potential production
6. Estimate water requirements for improved crop growth and development
7. Relate grazing management issues to animal production
8. Plan and design an experiment to determine the response of a crop to different levels of nutrient

Subject Content

1. Physiology and adaptation of crop plants
2. Plant nutrition
3. Canopy structure - Photosynthesis and respiration
4. Potential yield, soil - crop/pasture - water relations
5. Plant protection - weeds - Competition and plant community relationships
6. Grain development
7. Grazing management
8. Experimental design and data analysis