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Online Plant physiology

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By explaining the principles and practices of plant physiology, the Online Plant physiology course gives insight into detailed plant processes; how plants function, grow and react to environmental factors like light, water, substrates and nutrition.
Start
Continuous
Duration
8 weeks
Language
English
Location
Online

About the course

With the detailed knowledge of plant processes that is covered in the course, you as a grower ensure an optimal growing environment.

Result after the course

After the course you will have enough knowledge of the functioning of the plant and plant physiology to be able to control better, to monitor and if necessary adjust or redirect the growth/crop in order to get optimal yield results.

About the course

Content of the course

The course consists of 8 modules and 3 optional modules:

Module 1:Introduction

  • Introduction into how plants function. 

Module 2: Photosynthesis

  • The process of photosynthesis.
  • The effects of the inputs and outputs of this process and what you can achieve with this.

Module 3: Light

  • Light is the most important growth factor in a closed system, both day length, light quality (colours) and quantity (Intensity or Daily Light Sum) must be managed in the right way. How to handle this, is the main subject in this block.

Module 4: Respiration

  • The process of development of the plant.
  • How to respond to this process.

Module 5: Hormones

  •     The most important internal and external drivers of plant development.
  •     How to respond to these drivers

Module 6: Temperature humidity and CO2 control.

  • The effects of temperature, humidity and CO2 will be made clear in this block.

Module 7: Plant Nutrients

  • What are the essential nutrients for plants. What exactly are these nutrients, and why do we need to know so much about them?

Module 8: Nutrient uptake

  • During this block you will start to learn about the basic principles of nutrient uptake, for example different transport systems.

 

Optional Modules: Crop protection, plants pests and diseases, water, nutrients and transpiration

For who

This course is for people who work in horticultural and agricultural business and want to know more about plant physiology. Each chapter’s entry level is tailored to appeal to crop managers, (head) growers, crop production employees, practical plant experts with limited theoretical knowledge or those interested in increasing their plant physiology knowledge.

Guidance

This online course is developed by experienced HAS lecturers.

Our online courses are designed for self-directed study. This means there is no direct guidance. It allows you the flexibility to study in your own time, when it suits you best, and to design your own learning trajectory.

Each module consists of short lectures, a platform to chat with fellow course members, knowledge tests and assignments. You must first pass the test at the end of each module, before you can continue with the next module.

Practical information

What do you need to enroll in this course? And what else is good to know?

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Start and course dates

This course can be taken at any given time.

When you apply for the course, you will receive an invoice. Upon payment, we will send you your username and password.

Requirements

This course is taught at higher professional (HBO) undergraduate level. Participants should therefore have a minimum of upper secondary vocational level (MBO) or equivalent.

Completion of the course

After you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance from HAS green academy.

Course price
Date of commencement
Continuously available
Investment
€ 395,00
excl. VAT

Price specification

Course price
€ 395,00
Total price
€ 395,00
excl. VAT

All amounts mentioned are excluding VAT. Training costs, including materials, are exempt from VAT. All other costs are charged with 9% VAT.

Any bank/administration fees are for your own account.

Questions? Please get in touch with us!

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