Horticulture

Describe what weed species there are that could be detrimental to the production of the crop.
Name all weeds associated with the crop, then complete a more detailed description for three
(3) of these. For each of these three:
a. Name the weed species, giving botanical and common names
b. Outline the weeds characteristics including their life cycle, mature height and width,
seeding height
c. For each of the weeds described, outline the best methods of prevention and control
d. Evaluate how successful the weed regime might be and give recommendations to
ensure success. For example: staff training, diaries, record keeping, monitoring, traps,
etc.
Describe what pests there are that could be detrimental to the production of the crop. Name all
pests associated with the crop, then complete a more detailed description for three (3) of these.
For each of these three:
a. Name the pests, giving scientific and common names
b. Outline their characteristics and lifecycle, and clearly describing the stage which
causes the most damage for the chosen crop
c. For each of the pests described, outline the best methods of prevention and control
d. Evaluate how successful the pest regime might be and give recommendations to
ensure success. For example: staff training, diaries, record keeping, monitoring, traps,
etc.
Describe what diseases there are that could be detrimental to the production of the crop. Name
all diseases associated with the crop, then complete a more detailed description for three (3)
of these. For each of these three:
a. Name the diseases, giving scientific and common names
b. Outline their characteristics and lifecycle, and clearly describing the stage which
causes the most damage to the chosen crop
c. For each of the diseases described, outline the best methods of prevention and control
d. Evaluate how successful the disease regime might be and give recommendations to
ensure success. For example: staff training, diaries, record keeping, monitoring, traps,
etc.