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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Seminar Presentation 20%. Tests 40%. Summary of Practicals and Visits 10%. Final Examination 30%. |
Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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