Method of cultivating ornamental plants.
Mention methods of propagating ornamental plants
Discuss the importance of each method.
Give examples of ornamental plants propagated through each method.
Settings and Locations for planting each type.
Identify locations or settings requiring ornamental plants
Determine ornamental plant for each location.
State common names and botanical names of the ornamental plants.
Common Types of Ornamental Plants each type
Mention ornamental plants used for different purposes.
Identify ornamental plants belonging to each category.
Meaning and Importance of Ornamental Plants
Explain the meaning of ornamental plants.
Identify local ornamental plants.
Discuss the importance of ornamental plants.
Agro-forestry Practices in Nigeria
Explain the meaning of agro – forestry.
Discuss different agro-forestry combinations.
Enumerate different tree species for inclusion in agro-forestry practices.
Forest Management
Define the meaning of forest and forestry.
State the importance of forest and forestry.
State forest regulations in Nigeria.
State and discuss forest management practices in Nigeria.
Weeds and Weed Control
Define weeds;
List various types of weeds with their botanical names.
State the effects of weeds on crops and the economy.
List the various features of weeds.
Describe the various methods of controlling weeds.
Pests of Crops
i. state the meaning of pests.
ii. Classify pests into insects and non-insects pests.
iii. classify insects pests based on their mode of mouth parts.
iv. discuss the important insects pests of major crops.
v. recognize and name the important storage insects pests of farm produce
vi. describe the nature of damage of crops.
vii. describe the biology of some of the selected crops.
viii.state and discuss the general control and preventive measures.
ix.State and discuss the possible side effects of the various preventive and control methods on man and the environment.
x.State general effects/economic importance of pests.
Diseases of Crop
State the meaning of disease
State the meaning of Disease.
List the effects of disease on crop production
Name the important disease of major crops.
State the causal organism of each disease.
State the preventive and control measures.
Water Cycle: Plant Nutrient and Nutrient Cycle
List plant nutrient elements under the major classes.
Recognize deficiency symptoms of different elements in crops.
State the factors affecting nutrient availability in the soil
Describe the different methods of replenishing lost nutrients.
Illustrate the different nutrient cycle using diagrams i.e. Carbon, Nitrogen, water, and phosphorus cycles.
Agricultural Pollution
State the meaning of agricultural pollution.
Identify pollutants or sources of agricultural land/ pond pollution.
Discuss the effects of pollution on farmers and farming activities.
Explain how pollution of land/pond can be minimized
Drainage
Explain the meaning of drainage.
List the importance of drainage.
List various types of drainage.
Describe the various types with their advantages and disadvantages.
Irrigation
Explain the meaning of irrigation.
State different method/ types of irrigation system.
Describe each type with its advantages and disadvantages.
List importance and problem of irrigation system.
Plant Nutrient and Nutrient Cycle
List plant nutrient elements under the major classes.
Recognize deficiency symptoms of different elements in crops.
State the factors affecting nutrient availability in the soil
Describe the different methods of replenishing lost nutrients.
Illustrate the different nutrient cycle using diagrams i.e. Carbon, Nitrogen, water, and phosphorus cycles.
Forest and Forest Uses
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to understand Forest and Forest Uses
Some Common Surveying Equipments And Instruments
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to understand Some Common Surveying Equipments And Instruments
Factors Affecting Availability Of Nutrient In The Soil
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to understand the Factors Affecting Availability Of Nutrient In The Soil
Methods Of Replenishing Lost Nutrient In The Soil
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to understand the Methods Of Replenishing Lost Nutrient In The Soil
Nutrient Cycle
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to understand Nutrient Cycle
Pasture and Forage Crops
Explain the meaning of pasture and forage crops.
State uses of forage crops
List types of pasture and characteristics of each type.
Identify the main pasture grasses and legume species in Nigeria.
Identify the factors affecting their distribution, establishment and management.