Plant Science Priority Standards
- Determine the influence of environmental factors on plant growth.
- Develop and implement a fertilization plan for specific plants or crops.
- Apply principles of classification, plant anatomy, and plant physiology to plant production and management.
- Apply knowledge of plant anatomy and the functions of plant structures to activities associated with plant systems.
- Propagate, culture, and harvest plants and plant products based on current industry standards.
- Demonstrate plant propagation techniques in plant system activities.
- Develop and implement a management plan for plant production.
- Develop and implement a plan for integrated pest management for plant production.
- Apply principles and practices of sustainable agriculture to plant production.
- Apply principles of design in plant systems to enhance an environment (e.g. floral, forest landscape, and farm).
- Evaluating, identifying, and preparing plants to enhance an environment.
- Create designs using plants.