TOS Based PRC Board Agriculture Reviewer

Define Agriculture on various context

Examine the current Philippine agriculture in relation to sustainable production

Illustrate the development of Agriculture, the scope, history and present situation of Philippine Agriculture

Apply the present innovations of Agriculture to the challenges in food production

Compare the current government programs with that of the traditional practices to address food security and sustainability

Appraise present Agriculture innovations to improve food production

Explain the principles and applications of Biotechnology, Patents and other directions in Agriculture

Identify major and minor agricultural crops grown in the Philippines

Compare the origin and geographic distribution of different high value crops

Discriminate crops based on their agricultural classification

Determine the different methods used in classifying crops

Differentiate crops based on their binomial nomenclature and taxonomy

Illustrate the importance of classifying crops

Apply the different systems of plant classification based on use and functionality

Identify the different plant parts

Relate the major parts of the plants (leaf, stem, shoot, flower and fruit) to their functions

Classify major plant parts and their importance in agriculture

Establish the role of plant parts in growth and development

Compare the role of each plant part according to their functions

Assess the importance of classifying crops by economic purpose

Evaluate the concept and phases of plant growth and development as it affects crop production

Relate the physiological phases of plant growth and development to optimum crop yield

Identify the major processes involved in plant development

Relate the physiological processes with various factors affecting crop production

Indicate the different factors affecting each physiological process in plants

Demonstrate the relationship of each physiological process with various factors affecting each process

Identify the different abiotic factors affecting crop production

Evaluate the effect of abiotic factors in crop yield and production

Explain the importance of the various environmental factors affecting growth, development and yield of crops

Analyze the influence of each climatic element on the production and yield of crops

Determine critical growth stages of major crops

Explain the interaction of biotic and abiotic factors in the overall performance of crops

Analyze the importance of biotic and abiotic factors in crop production

Enumerate the different biotic and genetic factors affecting crop yield and production

Determine the relationship between and among the biotic and abiotic factors affecting crop production and yield

Demonstrate the importance of varietal selection for crop production

Evaluate the biotic and abiotic factors affecting crop yield

Recall the basic concepts in genetics

Apply the basic concepts of genetics in plant breeding

Identify different breeding methods

Differentiate conventional with non-conventional breeding techniques

Demonstrate the different breeding methods used for crop improvement

Compare the breeding techniques suitable for a particular purpose

Identify biotechnology tools used in crop improvement

Assess the importance and utility of the various biotechnology tools in crop improvement

Integrate the various concepts of conventional breeding techniques with biotechnology tools

Evaluate the various advances and trends in crop improvement

Illustrate the importance of evaluating seed quality

Identify the different practices in seed production and handling

Compare the basic steps in the production, certification and distribution of certified seeds

Define sustainable crop production

Determine the fundamental concepts of sustainable agriculture

Assess the adequacy of sustainable crop production for food security and climate change mitigation

Employ the various techniques applied in sustainable crop production

Describe the importance of sustainable crop production to the environment and biodiversity

Employ the concepts and approaches of sustainable crop production to crop productivity

Identify the concepts and value of crop production to food security

Distinguish basic production practices suitable for specific crops

Differentiate various crop production practices in a crop production system

Relate each crop production technique to the environmental, socio cultural and political factors

Choose the various types of planting materials for a specific crop

Classify methods and preparation of planting materials

Recommend appropriate methods and practices of plant propagation suitable to a crop

Examine the principles and practices in growing and handling agronomic and horticultural crops

Calculate the seeding rate for specific crops for optimum crop yield and crop production

Analyze the concept on pre and postharvest factors as they affect postharvest quality of crops

Enumerate the harvesting and post production practices in different crops

Distinguish types of maturity and maturity indices

Identify desirable characteristics of site for a crop production enterprise

Associate crop vis a vis environment for optimum yield in a particular site

Analyze the relationship of important terminologies in understanding the significance of site selection for a crop production enterprise

Choose appropriate sites for a successful crop production enterprise for specific crops

Establish procedures in the selection of location, site and planting methods for various crops

Compare the planting methods that can be used for a particular proposed site of a crop production enterprise

Determine the appropriate steps in the selection of a site for a specific crop production enterprise