PSC202 Crop and Pasture Science (8)
Prerequisite: BIO126
This subject presents the basic physiology and ecology of plant-based production systems and develop skills in plant taxonomy relevant to agricultural production systems of southern Australia. The subject matter will deal with the science of plant production systems. In particular physiological topics such as water use, nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, development, partitioning and yield formation will be examined at the single plant and crop/pasture levels. Likewise, those aspects of plant community ecology that are relevant to crops or pastures will also be covered. These include: competition, life-history, population dynamics and biodiversity.