303231 (v.2) Horticultural Plant and Soil Systems 102

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

303226 (v.2) Horticulture Plant and Soil Resources 101 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Factors influencing biological and economic yield of agricultural and horticultural crops and use in the case of amenity plants. The relationship of management to production or to ornamental systems. The relationship between physical conditions of production and supply and the cost of factors in the production process. Supply and profit maximisation. Bivariate analysis of crop data and correlation and regression analysis.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this unit the student will have- Described soil, environmental and management factors which influence the development, growth and yield of horticultural plant communities. Explained constraints imposed by weeds, diseases insects and related species on horticultural production systems and formulate strategies to manage them to achieve optimum production. Measure horticultural plants on which treatments have been applied to optimise the system and sample and analyse the effect of the treatments imposed using statistical methods. Explained the theoretical aspects of statistical design of experiments, collection and analysis of data using techniques such as analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis. Demonstratedan ability to locate, evaluate, manage and use information. Demonstrated an ability to effectively communicate scientifically in written and oral form.

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:

Brough E.J, Elder R.J and Beavis, C.H.S., (1994), Managing Insects and Mites in Horticultural Crops, Brisbane, Queensland, QDPI Information Series, Q 194010. Coombs B., (1995), Horticulture Australia: The Complete Reference of the Australian Horticultural Industry, Hawthron East, Victoria, Morescope Publishing Pty Ltd. Glowinski L., (1997), The Complete Book of Fruits Growing in Australia, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Thomas C, Lothian Pty Ltd. Gullan P.J and Cranston P.S., (1994), The Insects- An Outline of Entomology, London, Chapman and Hall. Jackson D.I and Looney N.E., (1999), Temperate and Subtropical Fruit Production, 2nd ed, Wallington, United Kingdom, CAB International. Leeper G.W and Uren N.C., (1993), Introduction to Soil Science, 5th ed, Carlton, Victoria, Melbourne Univeristy Press. Persley D., (1994), Diseases of Begetable Crops, Brisbane, Queensland, QDPI Information Series QI 93024, QDPI. Reiley H.E. and Shry Jr., C.L., (1995), Introductory Horticulture, 5th ed, New York, USA, Delmar Publishers. Salvestrin, J., (1998), Australian Vegetable Growing Handbook, Frankston, Victoria, Scope Publishing Pty Ltd. Wein, H.C., (1997), The Physiology of Vegetable Crops, Wallingford, UK, CAB International.

Unit Texts:

Handreck, K.A and Black, N.D., (2002), Growing Media for Ornamental Plants and Turf, 3rd ed, Sydney, NSW University Press. Moore, D.S and McCabe, G.P., (1998), Introduction to the practice of Statistics, 3rd ed, New York, W.H. Freeman & Co. Moore, G., (1998), Handbook for Understanding and Managing Agricultural Soils, Perth, Western Australia, Agriculture Western Australia Bulletin No.4343.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Class Experiment Report 15%, Examination 40%, Practical Book 10%, Seminar 10%, Test 10%, Written Assignment 15%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

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