305344 (v.1) Ornamental Plant Production Systems 502

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The Australian and world flower market. The major flower crops, carnations, chrysanthemum and roses. The wildflower industry. Pot plant production. Annuals and bedding plants. Wholesale and retail nursery management. Plant propagation. Plant production systems.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, students will be able to - Describe and understand the key factors that influence cut flower and potted plant consumption. Describe and discuss the major factors influencing the marketable yield of flower crops and potted plants. Describe each of the major cut flower crops and potted plant groups. Describe and discuss the major variables influencing the intensive production of potted flower and potted plants. Describe and discuss alternative systems of plant propagation. Describe and discuss various alternative potted plant production systems. Demonstrate critical thinking through individual study and tutorial discussions. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills through written assignments (projects) (timely, clear, concise, accurate, relevant). Demonstrate an ability to locate, evaluate, manage and use information.

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:

Hartmann, H.T., Kester, D.E. and Davies. F.T. (1997). Plant Propagation. Principles and Practices. 6th ed. Prentice Hall, London. Larson, R.A. ed. (1980). Introduction to Floriculture. Academic Press, New York. RIRDC (1997). The Australian Wildflower Industry. A Review. 2nd ed. Rural Research and Development Corporation. Canberra. Salinger, J.P. (1985). Commercial Flower Growing, Butterworths, London.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 20%, Projects (2) 50%, Seminars (2) 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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