Structure, Anatomy and Physiology.

• ​1.1 The uses of plants in agriculture.

• 1.2 The external and internal structure of plants.
• 1.3 The physiological functions of plants.
• 1.4 Sexual and asexual reproduction in plants
• 1.5 The techniques used in plant propagation; Simple Layer; Air Layering; Cuttings; Budding, Grafting, Tissue Culture; 
• 1.6 Conditions necessary for germination of seeds, growing of seedlings and vegetative propagation

• ​2.1 The effects of environmental factors on plant growth and development
• 2.2 The process of soil formation.
• 2.3 The importance of a soil profile.
• 2.4 The major components of soil.
• 2.5 The physical and chemical properties of soil types.
• 2.6 The availability of soil water for crop use.
• 2.7 The causes and effects of soil erosion.
• 2.8 The importance of major nutrients used in crop production.
• 2.9 The factors affecting soil fertility.
• 2.10 How soil fertility can be maintained.
• 2.11 Explain soil and water conservation methods.​

• 3.1​ The basic principles of genetic inheritance in plant breeding.
• 3.2 The role of plant breeding in the development of cultivars.
• 3.3 The nature and purpose of biotechnology in plant improvement.

• 4.1​ Land preparation methods.
• 4.2 The importance and functions of machinery in crop husbandry.
• 4.3 Safety precautions in the operation of tools, machinery and equipment.
• 4.4 Care and maintenance of simple tools and equipment.

• 5.1​  Cultivate a fruit (hot pepper, ochro, sweet pepper), root, and leaf crop. Practical Activity
• 5.2  The major cropping systems.
• 5.3 The benefits of the cultural practices associated with crop production.
• 5.4 The effects of weeds on crop production.
• 5.5 Insect pests and the damages they cause.
• 5.6 The cause, symptoms and mode of transmission of major crop diseases.
• 5.7 The effects of indiscriminate use of chemicals in the environment.
• 5.8 The appropriate methods of control of weeds, pests and disease management.
• 5.9 The importance of plant quarantine.

• 6.1​ When crops are ready to for harvesting?
• 6.2 Appropriate harvesting methods for crops.
• 6.3 Postharvest handling procedures for various crops.
• 6.4 Importance of preserving crops PART 1  &  PART 2