Course Description
Fundamentals of Plant Science for Gardeners
In this free online botany course, we explore biological plant groups, plant processes and the anatomy of plants. Discover the key to growing plants successfully by becoming acquainted with plant evolution, the essential stages of plant growth and the components of plant organs. We will also discuss plant hormones and adaptations, which will help you comprehend the processes of photosynthesis, translocation, transpiration and respiration. In addition, improve your gardening skills by learning the science behind horticultural practices.
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| Training Provider | Alison |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 5-6 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Select physical characteristics of the main biological plant groups • Evaluate the development of land plants during stages of plant evolution • Explain the plant processes of photosynthesis, transpiration, respiration and translocation • Identify stages of plant growth and development • Recognise key parts of leaves, stems, flowers and seeds in flowering plants • Describe the actions commonly associated with the major plant hormones • Indicate ways in which plant growth regulators are used in horticulture • List the major factors limiting plant growth • Relate plant adaptations to certain environmental conditions |
| Course Code | 5061 |
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