L4 Advanced Plant Production Topic 1 Plant Propagation

SEFIKENG CAMPUS Plant Propagation Techniques Within A Nursery Environment Advanced Plant Production L4 1 Topic 1: Plant Propagation SO: 1.2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com LO: 1.2.1 – 1.2.3 Mr Motsoetsoe T.E

2 Outcome of this Presentation Students must be able to Define Nursery. Identify and Explain Nursery Operations. Apply Plant Propagation Techniques within a nursery environment. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

3 Nursery The place where (seedlings and trees) are grown to desired age and cared for before they are transplanted unto the main field or sold out. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

4 Nursery Operations Nursery operations covers the creation and maintenance of plant farms including planting seeds, fertilizing seedlings and harvesting all types of plants. The major nursery operations includes operation right from emergence of young plantlet till they are ready for uprooting and transplanted in the field or sold out. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Nursery Operations cont. . . 5 • Potting the seedling – Pots should be filled with proper potting mixtures. • Manure and Irrigation – Compost is added to soil. Addition of fertilizer will give healthy plants. • Plant protection measures – For better protection from pest and diseases, regular observation is essential. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Nursery Operations cont. . . 6 • Weed control – Timely control of weeds is essential as they compete with plants for food, space and other essentials. Use of cover crops, mulching, use of chemicals (herbicides) must be practiced. Measure against heat and cold – young seedlings are susceptible to strong sun and low temperatures therefore shading may be used. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Nursery Operation cont. . . 7 • Packing of Nursery plants – Young plants are kept together till they are transplanted or sold out • Sale management – Demand is high during rainy seasons, proper strategy should be followed for sale of nursery plants. Advertise in local newspapers, posters, catalogues, etc. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

8 Plant Propagation Techniques  Crafting: Tissues of plants are joined to continue their growth together. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

9 Plant Propagation Techniques Layering: Occurs when branch touches the ground therefore producing adventitious roots. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

. 10 Plant Propagation Techniques Cutting: A root/stem of the source plant is placed in a suitable medium such as moist soil. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

11 Plant Propagation Techniques Fruit Tree propagation: Carried out by grafting or budding a desired variety onto a suitable root stock. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

12 Plant Propagation Techniques Division: The plant is broken up into two or more parts, the root and crown of each part is kept intact. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

13 Plant Propagation Techniques Micro propagation: Used to multiply plants that have been genetically modified. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

14 Plant Propagation Techniques Twin – scaling: Propagating plant bulbs that have a basal plate. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

15 Recap… The definition of a Nursery: a place where plants are cared for and grown to desired age. Nursery operations: The creation and maintenance of plant farms including planting seeds, fertilizing seedlings and harvesting all types of plants. Students need to apply different techniques used for plant propagation in nursery environment. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

16 Activity This activity is due on (26 – 04 – 2020)submitted via whatsapp, take clear photos. What is a Nursery? Identify all nursery operation and explain each. Plant propagation has different techniques, describe each technique used in nursery environment. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

17 The end… Downloaded from hlayiso.com