RHS Level 2 Certificate In The Principles Of Plant Growth Propagation And Development (Theory)

Outcome 1. Know the characteristics and the naming of the main groups of plants and their life cycles

• 1.1 Describe plant groups of significance to horticulture
• 1.2 Understand botanical and horticultural plant names
• 1.3 Describe the stages in plant growth
• 1.4 Define a range of botanical and horticultural terms relating to plant growth

Outcome 2. Know the structure and function of plant cells, tissues and vegetative organs

• 2.1 Describe the structure of plant cells and state the functions of plant cell components and tissues
• 2.2 State what is meant by the term: ‘plant tissue’
• 2.3 Describe the structure and state the functions of roots
• 2.4 Describe the structure and state the functions of stems
• 2.5 Describe the structure and state the functions of leaves

Outcome 3. Understand the structure and function of flowers, fruits and seeds

• 3.1 Describe the structure and state the functions of flowers - Outcome 3: Understand the structure and function of flowers, fruits and seeds
• 3.2 Describe the structure and functions of fruits and seeds

Outcome 4. Understand the importance of photosynthesis, respiration, the movement of water and minerals through the plant

• 4.1 Describe photosynthesis and the factors that affect it
• 4.2 Describe aerobic and anaerobic respiration and the factors that affect them.
• 4.3 Describe the movement of water and minerals through the plant
• 4.4 Describe the relationship between leaf structure and physiology