Plant production and breeding

A comprehensive, exam-focused resource aligned to the QCAA Agricultural Science syllabus, covering plant reproduction, propagation and modern breeding techniques.
This resource contains approximately three lessons worth of content, allowing flexibility for pacing or depth.

Syllabus links:

• Describe asexual propagation methods, including tissue culture, cuttings, budding and grafting

• Discuss plant varieties and their selection and use in production systems to increase yields

• Explain genetic techniques used in breeding new plant varieties, including crossbreeding, hybridisation, tissue culture and genetic modification

Includes:

• Slide-ready content on asexual reproduction and plant breeding

• Video on tissue culture linked directly to propagation and breeding

Genetic engineering case studies:

• Golden Rice

• Bt cotton

• Optional practical: investigating the effect of rooting hormone (auxins) on tomato cuttings

• Clear method, results table and hormone link

• Past QCAA exam questions embedded and aligned to syllabus points

• All answers included

• Built-in timers, animations, and a reflective plenary linked to learning objectives

Suitable for:

• Year 12 Agricultural Science (QCAA)

• Approx. 3 × 50-minute lessons (or adapted as needed)

• Exam preparation and syllabus consolidation