1730 (v.7) Plant Propagation 202

Area:

Department of Environmental Biology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Overview of plant propagation. Propagation structures and materials. Propagation by seed - origin, sources, processing and storage of seeds, germination process and practical considerations in seed sowing. Seed dormancy mechanisms and techniques for overcoming seed dormancy. Germination times of miscellaneous native species. Propagation from cuttings - general principles and techniques, anatomical and physiological aspects. Layering techniques. Propagation by separation and division of vegetative propagules. Plant tissue culture - facilities and equipment, practical considerations, general principles of micro-propagation, systematic culture medium. Plant tissue culture, embryo culture, another culture in vitro cell selection, somaclonal variation, transformation. Grafting - general principles and techniques, cellular and physiological aspects.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of the scientific principles and practices of conventional and in vitro plant propagation.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Kyte, L., 1987, 'Plants from Test Tubes', Timber Press, Portland. Stewart, A., 1999, 'Lets Propagate', ABC Books, Sydney. Taji, A.,M. et al., 1992, 'Tissue Culture Practice', University of New England Printery.

Unit Texts:

Hartman, H. T. and Kester, D. E., Davis F.T & Geneve, R.L., 1997, 'Plant Propagation. Principles and Practices', 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey. Tan, B.H., 'Plant Propagation 202 Workbook', Curtin University.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Seminar Presentation 20%. Tests 40%. Summary of Practicals and Visits 10%. Final Examination 30%.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y