Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply plant taxonomy to agronomic practices
- Identify botanical terminology of plant taxonomy (plant kingdom divisions, major plant families and genera) for plant classification
- Apply the rules of plant nomenclature when naming plants
- Describe the external features of plants – leaves, stems, flowers and fruits using botanical terminology
- Identify a range of plants used in agronomy to species level, using plant keys and/or other references where required
- Use correct botanical terminology to discuss plant taxonomy in agronomic practices
- Identify plant functions and their impact on growth
- Investigate and identify plant cell structures, their functions and the organisation of cells into primary tissues
- Research the structure and functions of leaves, stems, root and flowers in relation to agronomic practices
- Describe the processes and outcomes of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
- Apply plant morphology to agronomic practices
- Research, analyse and document specialist botanical knowledge of plant morphology (leaf, root, stem, flower and seed characteristics from development to maturity) for crop and pasture management
- Use correct botanical terminology when discussing plant morphology and identifying growth stages of plants
- Identify critical growth stages for crop/pasture monitoring, nutrient assessment and spray applications