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Evidence Guide: AHCBAC508 - Apply plant biology to agronomic practices

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AHCBAC508 - Apply plant biology to agronomic practices

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Apply plant taxonomy to agronomic practices

  1. Identify botanical terminology of plant taxonomy (plant kingdom divisions, major plant families and genera) for plant classification
  2. Apply the rules of plant nomenclature when naming plants
  3. Describe the external features of plants – leaves, stems, flowers and fruits using botanical terminology
  4. Identify a range of plants used in agronomy to species level, using plant keys and/or other references where required
  5. Use correct botanical terminology to discuss plant taxonomy in agronomic practices
Identify botanical terminology of plant taxonomy (plant kingdom divisions, major plant families and genera) for plant classification

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Apply the rules of plant nomenclature when naming plants

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Describe the external features of plants – leaves, stems, flowers and fruits using botanical terminology

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Identify a range of plants used in agronomy to species level, using plant keys and/or other references where required

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Use correct botanical terminology to discuss plant taxonomy in agronomic practices

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Identify plant functions and their impact on growth

  1. Investigate and identify plant cell structures, their functions and the organisation of cells into primary tissues
  2. Research the structure and functions of leaves, stems, root and flowers in relation to agronomic practices
  3. Describe the processes and outcomes of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
Investigate and identify plant cell structures, their functions and the organisation of cells into primary tissues

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Research the structure and functions of leaves, stems, root and flowers in relation to agronomic practices

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Describe the processes and outcomes of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

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Apply plant morphology to agronomic practices

  1. 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
  2. Use correct botanical terminology when discussing plant morphology and identifying growth stages of plants
  3. Identify critical growth stages for crop/pasture monitoring, nutrient assessment and spray applications
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

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Use correct botanical terminology when discussing plant morphology and identifying growth stages of plants

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Identify critical growth stages for crop/pasture monitoring, nutrient assessment and spray applications

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply plant taxonomy to agronomic practices

1.1 Identify botanical terminology of plant taxonomy (plant kingdom divisions, major plant families and genera) for plant classification

1.2 Apply the rules of plant nomenclature when naming plants

1.3 Describe the external features of plants – leaves, stems, flowers and fruits using botanical terminology

1.4 Identify a range of plants used in agronomy to species level, using plant keys and/or other references where required

1.5 Use correct botanical terminology to discuss plant taxonomy in agronomic practices

2. Identify plant functions and their impact on growth

2.1 Investigate and identify plant cell structures, their functions and the organisation of cells into primary tissues

2.2 Research the structure and functions of leaves, stems, root and flowers in relation to agronomic practices

2.3 Describe the processes and outcomes of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

3. Apply plant morphology to agronomic practices

3.1 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

3.2 Use correct botanical terminology when discussing plant morphology and identifying growth stages of plants

3.3 Identify critical growth stages for crop/pasture monitoring, nutrient assessment and spray applications

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply plant taxonomy to agronomic practices

1.1 Identify botanical terminology of plant taxonomy (plant kingdom divisions, major plant families and genera) for plant classification

1.2 Apply the rules of plant nomenclature when naming plants

1.3 Describe the external features of plants – leaves, stems, flowers and fruits using botanical terminology

1.4 Identify a range of plants used in agronomy to species level, using plant keys and/or other references where required

1.5 Use correct botanical terminology to discuss plant taxonomy in agronomic practices

2. Identify plant functions and their impact on growth

2.1 Investigate and identify plant cell structures, their functions and the organisation of cells into primary tissues

2.2 Research the structure and functions of leaves, stems, root and flowers in relation to agronomic practices

2.3 Describe the processes and outcomes of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

3. Apply plant morphology to agronomic practices

3.1 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

3.2 Use correct botanical terminology when discussing plant morphology and identifying growth stages of plants

3.3 Identify critical growth stages for crop/pasture monitoring, nutrient assessment and spray applications

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

use appropriate authoritative references and resources for plant classification

apply scientific concepts of plant biology to agronomic practices

identify plants according to accepted taxonomic classifications.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

plant morphology

plant taxonomy

plant physiology

plant nomenclature according to the rules and recommendations of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) and the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP)

broad knowledge of agronomic practices.

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