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RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development

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Decks in this class (30)

R2101 1.2 Naming of plants
What is taxonomy,
Writing of plant names 8,
Classification below species 3
16  cards
R2101 1.1 Significant Plant Groups
What is a gymnosperm gymnophyta,
What is an angiosperm anthophyta,
What are the 2 classes of angiosp...
26  cards
2101 1.3 Plant Life Cycle
Stages in plant growth 5,
What is a seed,
What is a viable seed
14  cards
R2101 1.4 Define a range of botanical and horticultural terms
What is an ephemeral,
What is an annual,
What is a biennial
22  cards
Examples!
Gymnosperms x3,
Angiosperms x3,
Monocot x3
42  cards
R2101 2.1 Describe structure of plant cells, components and tissues
What is tissue,
What is an organ,
Cell wall function 3
27  cards
R2101 2.2 Describe character and function of plant tissues
What is tissue,
Simple tissues 5,
Character and function of epidermis
19  cards
R2101 2.3 Describe the structure and state the functions of roots
Primary function of roots,
What is a tap root,
What are fibrous roots
36  cards
R2101 2.4 Describe the structure and state the functions of stems
Main functions of a stem 5,
What are the spaces between nodes...,
What is a shoot
30  cards
R2101 2.5 Describe the structure and state the functions of leaves
What is the main function of the ...,
What is the lamina,
What is the petiole
38  cards
R2101 3.1 Describe the structure and state the functions of flowers
Main functions of flowers 2,
2 types of reproduction in flowers,
Parts of a dicot flower
37  cards
R2101 3.2 Describe the structure and functions of fruits and seeds
What is fertilisation,
What is a fruit,
What is a seed
42  cards
R2101 4.1 Describe photosynthesis and the factors that affect it
Equation for photosynthesis in words,
What are th inputs of photosynthesis,
Water are the ouputs of photo syn...
22  cards
R2101 4.2 Describe aerobic and anaerobic respiration and the factors that affect them
What is respiration,
Where does respiration take place,
When does respiration take place
18  cards
R2101 4.3 Describe the movement of water and minerals through the plant
What is diffusion,
Example of diffusion in a plant,
Cell wall and cell membrane in os...
27  cards
R2101 4.4 Describe the relationship between leaf structure and physiology
How do leaves affect photosynthesis,
Where are stomata in dicots and why,
How is the entry and exit of gase...
6  cards
R2102 1.1 Describe the formation of typical mineral soils
What is soil texture,
What is soil structure,
What does a naturally fertile soi...
20  cards
R2102 1.2 Describe the properties of soil that contribute to the healthy growth of plants
Topsoil aeration and pore space 5,
Topsoil organic matter 4,
Topsoil water 2
12  cards
R2102 1.3 Define soil texture and describe associated characteristics
Define the term soil texture,
Sand size,
Silt size
13  cards
R2102 1.4 Define soil texture and describe the root environment
Define soil structure,
Structured soil types 4,
What is prismatic soil
33  cards
R2102 1.5 Describe how the root environment can be improved and protected
What is cultivation of soil,
Tasks to do before cultivation 4,
When to dig 3
37  cards
R2102 2.1 Describe the role of organic matter in the soil
What are the main types of organi...,
What is living organic matter soi...,
Benefits of living organisms
17  cards
R2102 2.2 Desribe the characteristics and uses if different types of organic matter added to the soil
Benefits of adding organic matter...,
Bulky organic matter to maintain ...,
Farmyard manure
21  cards
R2102 2.3 Describe methods of composting and their use/application
What is composting,
Conditions for sucessful composti...,
What is a brown material for compost
26  cards
R2102 3.1 Describe the range of nutrients required for plant growth
Major nutrients,
Major nutrients,
Minor nutrients
12  cards
R2102 3.2 Explain the significance of soil pH to plant growth
What are calcifuge plants,
What are calcicoles,
General ph for horticultural use
23  cards
R2102 3.3 Describe how plant nutrients can be provided and maintained
What is fertiliser,
What is organic fertiliser,
What is organic fertiliser
16  cards
R2102 4.1 Explain the considerations required when growing plants in containers
Res,
Plant containers 5,
Water retention and supply in pots
5  cards
R2102 4.2 Decribe a range of compost types
Requirements of a compost 6,
Peat based composts 6,
Peat based composts 6
20  cards
R2102 4.3 Explain the considerations required when growing plants in water culture
What is hydroponics,
Advantages of hydroponics 4,
Advantages of hydroponics 4
9  cards

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