HORT 222
Principles of Propagation and Nursery
Course overview
An examination of the principles and practices of plant propagation, growing media, and container growing.
Course information
| Prerequisites and Restrictions | You must satisfy the following requirement(s):
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| Available semesters | Semester 1 2024 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Domestic fees | $964.00 |
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Explain the main methods of plant propagation.
- Evaluate the effects of variables on cutting propagation and grafting. These include propagation facilities, stock plants, plant health, seasonality and age.
- Analyse the factors that influence successful propagation by seed.
- Differentiate between the principles and practices involved in growing plants in containers, plant nutrition and nursery hygiene.
Course examiners
