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HRT234 Horticultural Science (8)
AbstractThe focus of this subject is the further development of the science behind the growth, development and management of horticultural plants. Plant manipulation to improve crop production and product quality are key areas of study. This subject reviews the development and maturation of horticultural products. Quality assessment of such products is an important area of study. The principles of postharvest science are introduced with the technologies for postharvest management of horticultural products.
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: HRT234
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Students who have completed HRT110 cannot enrol into this subject |
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| Prerequisite(s) | Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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| AGR156 or PSC102 | HRT110 | HRT110 This subject has the same material
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate how to document a plant management system and discuss its component parts
- be able to discuss the plant and environmental factors that affect plant processes
- be able to itemise and discuss the dynamics of plant growth and recognise the physiology behind such growth
- be able to accurately assess and demonstrate how to manage plant growth
- be able to accurately describe the importance of plant improvement in horticulture
- be able to demonstrate how to balance plant growth for product yield, quality and longevity
- be able to demonstrate how to define techniques and methods of maintaining the post harvest quality of horticultural produce so as to ensure a minimum loss of quality between producer and consumer
- be able to assess the maturity and quality of horticultural produce.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1: Dynamics of plant growth
- Plant growth
- Plant improvement
- Plants and their environment
Module 2: Plant growth management
- Plant growth coordination
- Flower initiation - fruit set
- Fruit growth and maturation
- Plant growth control
Module 3: Postharvest science and technology
- Quality and maturity evaluation
- Storage principles
- Harvesting, handling and marketing
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
The Residential school provides a hands on approach to; Bud, Flower and Fruit development.
Fruit Maturation
Postharvest Management
Plant Growth and Cycles
Quality and Maturity Assesment
Quality Assurance.
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
