The interaction of genotype, environment and management in the forestry industry
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Qld, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, Tas, WA
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Grade 12
- 12
Curriculum 8.4
Agricultural Science year 11 and 12
Curriculum 9.0:
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Keywords:
Agriuculture, Crossbreeding, Environment, Environmental Management, Environmental Sustainability, Forest Farming, Forest management, Forestry, Genes, Genetic engineering, Genetics, Hybridisation, Resource Management, Seeds, Timber
The interaction of genotype, environment and management in the forestry industry
This Year 12 Agriculture resource* provides students with information regarding plant breeding in the forestry industry.
Students will:
– view multimedia sources and stimulus materials that outline the current methods of propagation of Radiata Pine trees.
– engage in group work and individual tasks,
– work towards completing an extended response question regarding a plant breeding organisation and the use of genetics in the industry.
*NOTE: This lesson has been developed for the N.S.W BOSTES Stage 6 Agriculture Syllabus but will be applicable to use in other states.