All crops are plants, but not all plants are crops. While plant physiology explains how an individual plant works, crop physiology uses that knowledge to predict and manage yield, quality, and resilience at the field level. This post breaks down the three essential tasks of crop physiology: understanding cellular mechanisms, diagnosing plant functions, and managing environmental responses. Discover how applying these principles allows agronomists to diagnose field issues and

Hi All, this is a reminder to submit your Test-1 on the 5th of May 2026 Remember to submit these 2 things: 1. The corrected version of the auto-generated transcripts (submit .srt file, keep the timestamps). Each person is responsible for 1 part of the 4 parts available (Photosynthesis The Light Reactions Part 1-4 of 4) Photosynthesis: The Light Reactions Part 1 of 4 reactions that occur within chloroplasts and the carbon fixation reactions that produce sugars. oxygen

https://youtu.be/PqQIvCWd6Dg Summary Technical training session established standardised ImageJ measurement protocols for quantifying auxin experiment root growth and length. ImageJ Setup and Scaling: Participants installed the ImageJ software and configured image scaling by setting rulers to establish consistent pixel-to-millimetre units. Counting and Measuring Roots: Researchers utilised multi-point tools for root counting and freehand tracing for curvature measurement. Ea

Original video: https://youtu.be/0hfSwWn2s3w Practical on: 1 April 2026 Welcome to the AGR4301 Advanced Crop Physiology laboratory session! In this practical, we explore the environmental factors that drive plant productivity by using duckweed ( Lemna spp.) as our fast-growing model organism. This video walks you through Experiment 1: The Impacts of Light Conditions and Nutrient Solutions on Duckweed Growth and Physiological Responses. We investigate how external environmenta

Original video: https://youtu.be/HOSm8N-hD3I Class on: 31 March 2026 Welcome to the AGR4301 Advanced Crop Physiology laboratory session! In this class, we delve into the world of Duckweed ( Lemna spp.), a fast-growing aquatic model organism used to study how cellular processes in the chloroplast and mitochondrion translate to whole-plant performance and crop yield. Through this experiments, students need to manipulate environmental variables to understand how external factor

Light is one of the most fundamental factors driving plant growth, yet it is often oversimplified as just “sunlight.” In reality, light is a complex form of energy with multiple dimensions that directly influence plant physiology, productivity, and agricultural innovation. 🌟 What is Light? Light is a form of radiant energy that travels incredibly fast—about 300,000 km per second . It has a unique dual nature , meaning it behaves as both: A wave (like ocean waves or sound w

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Original video: https://youtu.be/j-Lw9R19OKc Lecture on: 25 March 2026 Welcome to this advanced lecture on the foundation of plant growth and development. This session explores the essential formula for high-yield agriculture: ALWNG (Allowing).The ALWNG acronym represents the five core requirements that "allow" plants to grow healthily, develop normally, and maximize harvest potential: Air Light Water Nutrient Growth Manner This lecture focuses specifically on the critical in