302443 (v.2) Plant Propagation 502

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 - sexual, vegetative and in vitro propagation techniques, propagation media and structures. Seed germination, seed dormancy mechanisms, vegetative propagules, layering, techniques and physiology of grafting and root inductionin cuttings. Plant tissue culture - facilities, equipment and media, micropropagation and miscellaneous in vitro techniques.

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