Fundamentals of Plant Science for Gardeners

In this course, you will learn the science behind our best horticultural practices, which look at the evolution of plants and how flowering plants came to be the largest and most diverse group. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to see how plants are classified within their taxonomic system and consider the conditions preferred by groups of plants to understand how to care for your plants. To better understand plant health, you will trace the link between the plant processes of photosynthesis, respiration, translocation and transpiration.

As you continue through this course, we lay out the key stages of plant growth following a plant's life, from seed to fruit production. Initially, you will learn about seed dormancy, giving you the skills to break dormancy and germinate any seed. Then we outline the essential plant organs that work together with the plant processes to produce healthy growth. By viewing the phenomenon of apical dominance, you can prune any plant successfully. You will also learn to induce plants to flower and maintain genetic diversity. Next, we cover the fascinating subject of plant hormones and explain how to apply them to aid the growth of our plants in specific ways. Finally, by understanding how plants adapt to their surroundings, you will know exactly where to place your plants.

So, whether you want to become a better gardener or you intend to follow a career in horticulture, this course will give you a sound knowledge of plant physiology. Understanding how plants work will help you solve any difficulties, decide the best place for your plants, grow better food and instinctively know how to care for any plant you come across. You will acquire expertise in a plant's remarkable life and behaviour in just a few hours. As a result, you will have happy plants. So wait no more and enrol in this course.