Professional Certificate in Plant Hormones for Horticulturists
-- viewing nowThe Professional Certificate in Plant Hormones for Horticulturists is a comprehensive course designed to enhance the understanding of plant hormones and their impact on horticulture practices. This certification equips learners with essential skills to boost crop production, improve plant health, and tackle plant-related challenges in the horticulture industry.
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• Introduction to Plant Hormones – Definition, types, functions, and significance of plant hormones. • Auxins – Chemical nature, biosynthesis, transport, and roles in plant growth and development. • Gibberellins – Structures, functions, and roles in plant development, including germination and elongation. • Cytokinins – Structures, biosynthesis, roles in cell division and differentiation, and relationships with auxins. • Abscisic Acid (ABA) – Roles in seed dormancy, stomatal closure, and stress responses. • Ethylene – Formation, roles in fruit ripening, and responses to environmental stresses. • Brassinosteroids – Structures, biosynthesis, functions, and interactions with other hormones. • Jasmonates – Biosynthesis, roles in plant defense, and interactions with ethylene. • Salicylic Acid – Roles in plant defense and systemic acquired resistance. • Strigolactones – Structures, biosynthesis, and roles in plant architecture and symbiotic interactions.
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- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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