Crop Science

About Course

This course is designed for ZIMSEC Form 5 and 6 learners in Crop Science. It which covers concepts, principles and practices in crop science. The learning area will include the study of crop morphology, physiology, breeding, production, and protection. This will also help learners to acquire skills in value addition, post-harvest techniques and marketing of selected crop.

Course Content

Cytology and Plant Classification

Classification of plants

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Cell structure

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Cell Division

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Plant Morphology and Physiology

Soil fertility & Plant Nutrition

Principles of Crop Breeding & Biotechnology

Crop Production

Principles of Crop Protection

Conservation Farming

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Crop Science

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Cytology and Plant Classification

Classification of plants

Cell structure

Cell Division

Plant Morphology and Physiology

Plant growth & development (form 5)

Plant growth & development (form 6)

Seed & Seed Development

Seed & Seed Development (form 6)

Plant-water relations

Biological nitrogen fixation

Response of plants to environmental factors

Bio-energetics

Soil fertility & Plant Nutrition

Soil Composition & characteristics

Plant Nutrition

Soil Organic matter

Soil Characteristics

Principles of Crop Breeding & Biotechnology

Principles of Genetics

Mendelian laws of inheritance

Plant Breeding methods

Crop Production

Agronomic Principles

Cereal & Legume Crop Production (form 5)

Cereal & Legume Crop Production (form 6)

Principles of Crop Protection

Safety Precautions

Weeds management

Pest management

Disease management

Sprayer caliberation

Weed, pest and disease management (Form 5)

Conservation Farming

Principles & Practices