Identify major crop families and describe plant structures, life cycles and reproductive systems. Relate botanical characteristics to crop management.

Learning outcomes

  • Identify common crop families
  • Describe plant organs and functions
  • Use a field identification key

Main topics

  • Plant identification
  • Roots, stems and leaves
  • Flowers and seed
  • Crop life cycles

Practical task

Compile an illustrated identification guide for locally relevant field and horticultural crops.

Assessment

Identification practical and annotated field guide.