Introduction to Botany & Plant Nursery Production

Program Overview

This 11-week course introduces the fundamentals of plant processes and nursery production. It covers sexual and asexual propagation methods, including growing plants from seed, cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. Students will learn about plant life cycles and how environmental factors influence plant processes.

Program Outline

Outline:

This course introduces the basic theoretical knowledge of plant processes and nursery production including sexual and asexual propagation methods.

Content/main topics:

• Growing plants from seed
• Propagation by cuttings
• Propagation by grafting and budding
• Nursery Production Practices
• Division and layering
• Tissue Culture
• Plant processes and how environmental factors affect these
• Plant life cycles

Other:

• Duration: 11 weeks
• Domestic Fees: $218.25
• Last updated: 16 March 2023
• Changes for new learners: WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.