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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Plant Physiology

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Plant Physiology in Agriculture is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Plant Physiology offered by the Stellenbosch University

The Honours programme in Applied Plant Physiology is designed to strengthen your knowledge and competencies in the discipline of Horticultural Sciences, with emphasis on plant physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms, which is relevant to production and quality systems within horticultural crops. You will also be equipped in research methodology, whilst your writing and presentation skills will also be developed. These skills will enable you to apply for further postgraduate studies offered in Horticulture (MScAgric).

Compulsory Modules

Applied Plant Physiology

• (16): Ecophysiology of horticultural and agronomical crops
• (13): Applied plant physiology and tree architecture
• (13): Postharvest physiology and technology of horticultural and agronomical crops
• (16): Nutrition of horticultural and agronomical crops; 
• (30): Research project

Elective Modules

Choose one of the groupings below.

• Horticultural Science714(16): Deciduous fruit production

OR

• Agronomy712(8): Greenhouse production techniques AND732(8): Cultivation of future crops

OR

• Plant Genetics and Crop Improvenment 722(8): Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement

AND

• Biometry711(8) or 741(8): Biometrical Applications

plus

Choose two of the four modules below.
Agronomy 752 and Horticultural Science 742 cannot be taken together.

Agronomy
(8): Weed management
(8): Vegetable crops for intensive production

Horticultural Science
(8): Citrus physiology and technology
(8): Ornamental and foliage plant production