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TOS Based PRC Board Agriculture Reviewer<\/h1>\n

Subject: Crop Science<\/h2>\n
\n Board of Agriculture<\/strong><\/span>\n Weight:<\/strong> 16.7%<\/span>\n PQF Level:<\/strong> 6<\/span>\n <\/div>\n

Complete Table of Specifications (TOS) competencies. Select a module below to start your review.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Module A<\/span>\n

Nature and Importance of Agriculture<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n Start Reviewing \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

1. Overview and Development of Agriculture<\/h4>\n
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1.1<\/span>

Define Agriculture on various context<\/p><\/div>\n

1.2<\/span>

Examine the current Philippine agriculture in relation to sustainable production<\/p><\/div>\n

1.3<\/span>

Illustrate the development of Agriculture, the scope, history and present situation of Philippine Agriculture<\/p><\/div>\n

1.4<\/span>

Apply the present innovations of Agriculture to the challenges in food production<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

2. Importance of Agriculture<\/h4>\n
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2.1<\/span>

Compare the current government programs with that of the traditional practices to address food security and sustainability<\/p><\/div>\n

2.2<\/span>

Appraise present Agriculture innovations to improve food production<\/p><\/div>\n

2.3<\/span>

Explain the principles and applications of Biotechnology, Patents and other directions in Agriculture<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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\n Module B<\/span>\n

Classification of Crops: Botanical and Agricultural System<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n Start Reviewing \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

1. Classification of Crops and their Geographical Distribution<\/h4>\n
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1.1<\/span>

Identify major and minor agricultural crops grown in the Philippines<\/p><\/div>\n

1.2<\/span>

Compare the origin and geographic distribution of different high value crops<\/p><\/div>\n

1.3<\/span>

Discriminate crops based on their agricultural classification<\/p><\/div>\n

1.4<\/span>

Determine the different methods used in classifying crops<\/p><\/div>\n

1.5<\/span>

Differentiate crops based on their binomial nomenclature and taxonomy<\/p><\/div>\n

1.6<\/span>

Illustrate the importance of classifying crops<\/p><\/div>\n

1.7<\/span>

Apply the different systems of plant classification based on use and functionality<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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\n Module C<\/span>\n

Nature and Composition of Crop Plants<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n Start Reviewing \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

1. Plant Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems<\/h4>\n
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1.1<\/span>

Identify the different plant parts<\/p><\/div>\n

1.2<\/span>

Relate the major parts of the plants (leaf, stem, shoot, flower and fruit) to their functions<\/p><\/div>\n

1.3<\/span>

Classify major plant parts and their importance in agriculture<\/p><\/div>\n

1.4<\/span>

Establish the role of plant parts in growth and development<\/p><\/div>\n

1.5<\/span>

Compare the role of each plant part according to their functions<\/p><\/div>\n

1.6<\/span>

Assess the importance of classifying crops by economic purpose<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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\n Module D<\/span>\n

Plant Growth and Development<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n Start Reviewing \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

1. Plant Growth<\/h4>\n
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1.1<\/span>

Evaluate the concept and phases of plant growth and development as it affects crop production<\/p><\/div>\n

1.2<\/span>

Relate the physiological phases of plant growth and development to optimum crop yield<\/p><\/div>\n

1.3<\/span>

Identify the major processes involved in plant development<\/p><\/div>\n

1.4<\/span>

Relate the physiological processes with various factors affecting crop production<\/p><\/div>\n

1.5<\/span>

Indicate the different factors affecting each physiological process in plants<\/p><\/div>\n

1.6<\/span>

Demonstrate the relationship of each physiological process with various factors affecting each process<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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\n Module E<\/span>\n

Factors Affecting Crop Production<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n Start Reviewing \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

1. Abiotic Factors<\/h4>\n
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1.1<\/span>

Identify the different abiotic factors affecting crop production<\/p><\/div>\n

1.2<\/span>

Evaluate the effect of abiotic factors in crop yield and production<\/p><\/div>\n

1.3<\/span>

Explain the importance of the various environmental factors affecting growth, development and yield of crops<\/p><\/div>\n

1.4<\/span>

Analyze the influence of each climatic element on the production and yield of crops<\/p><\/div>\n

1.5<\/span>

Determine critical growth stages of major crops<\/p><\/div>\n

1.6<\/span>

Explain the interaction of biotic and abiotic factors in the overall performance of crops<\/p><\/div>\n

1.7<\/span>

Analyze the importance of biotic and abiotic factors in crop production<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

2. Biotic and Genetic Factors<\/h4>\n
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2.1<\/span>

Enumerate the different biotic and genetic factors affecting crop yield and production<\/p><\/div>\n

2.2<\/span>

Determine the relationship between and among the biotic and abiotic factors affecting crop production and yield<\/p><\/div>\n

2.3<\/span>

Demonstrate the importance of varietal selection for crop production<\/p><\/div>\n

2.4<\/span>

Evaluate the biotic and abiotic factors affecting crop yield<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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\n Module F<\/span>\n

Crop Improvement, Seed Selection and Biotechnology<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n Start Reviewing \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

1. Crop Improvement<\/h4>\n
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1.1<\/span>

Recall the basic concepts in genetics<\/p><\/div>\n

1.2<\/span>

Apply the basic concepts of genetics in plant breeding<\/p><\/div>\n

1.3<\/span>

Identify different breeding methods<\/p><\/div>\n

1.4<\/span>

Differentiate conventional with non-conventional breeding techniques<\/p><\/div>\n

1.5<\/span>

Demonstrate the different breeding methods used for crop improvement<\/p><\/div>\n

1.6<\/span>

Compare the breeding techniques suitable for a particular purpose<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

2. Biotechnology<\/h4>\n
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2.1<\/span>

Identify biotechnology tools used in crop improvement<\/p><\/div>\n

2.2<\/span>

Assess the importance and utility of the various biotechnology tools in crop improvement<\/p><\/div>\n

2.3<\/span>

Integrate the various concepts of conventional breeding techniques with biotechnology tools<\/p><\/div>\n

2.4<\/span>

Evaluate the various advances and trends in crop improvement<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

3. Seed Selection<\/h4>\n
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3.1<\/span>

Illustrate the importance of evaluating seed quality<\/p><\/div>\n

3.2<\/span>

Identify the different practices in seed production and handling<\/p><\/div>\n

3.3<\/span>

Compare the basic steps in the production, certification and distribution of certified seeds<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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\n Module G<\/span>\n

Sustainable Crop Production<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n Start Reviewing \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

1. Concepts of Sustainable Agriculture<\/h4>\n
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1.1<\/span>

Define sustainable crop production<\/p><\/div>\n

1.2<\/span>

Determine the fundamental concepts of sustainable agriculture<\/p><\/div>\n

1.3<\/span>

Assess the adequacy of sustainable crop production for food security and climate change mitigation<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

2. Approaches and Techniques in Sustainable Crop Production System<\/h4>\n
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2.1<\/span>

Employ the various techniques applied in sustainable crop production<\/p><\/div>\n

2.2<\/span>

Describe the importance of sustainable crop production to the environment and biodiversity<\/p><\/div>\n

2.3<\/span>

Employ the concepts and approaches of sustainable crop production to crop productivity<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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\n Module H<\/span>\n

Crop Production Practices<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n Start Reviewing \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

1. Concepts of Crop Production<\/h4>\n
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1.1<\/span>

Identify the concepts and value of crop production to food security<\/p><\/div>\n

1.2<\/span>

Distinguish basic production practices suitable for specific crops<\/p><\/div>\n

1.3<\/span>

Differentiate various crop production practices in a crop production system<\/p><\/div>\n

1.4<\/span>

Relate each crop production technique to the environmental, socio cultural and political factors<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

2. Planting Methods, Selection and Preparation<\/h4>\n
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2.1<\/span>

Choose the various types of planting materials for a specific crop<\/p><\/div>\n

2.2<\/span>

Classify methods and preparation of planting materials<\/p><\/div>\n

2.3<\/span>

Recommend appropriate methods and practices of plant propagation suitable to a crop<\/p><\/div>\n

2.4<\/span>

Examine the principles and practices in growing and handling agronomic and horticultural crops<\/p><\/div>\n

2.5<\/span>

Calculate the seeding rate for specific crops for optimum crop yield and crop production<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

3. Harvesting and Postharvest Technology<\/h4>\n
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3.1<\/span>

Analyze the concept on pre and postharvest factors as they affect postharvest quality of crops<\/p><\/div>\n

3.2<\/span>

Enumerate the harvesting and post production practices in different crops<\/p><\/div>\n

3.3<\/span>

Distinguish types of maturity and maturity indices<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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\n Module I<\/span>\n

Site Selection and Characterization<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n Start Reviewing \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

1. Site Identification and Evaluation<\/h4>\n
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1.1<\/span>

Identify desirable characteristics of site for a crop production enterprise<\/p><\/div>\n

1.2<\/span>

Associate crop vis a vis environment for optimum yield in a particular site<\/p><\/div>\n

1.3<\/span>

Analyze the relationship of important terminologies in understanding the significance of site selection for a crop production enterprise<\/p><\/div>\n

1.4<\/span>

Choose appropriate sites for a successful crop production enterprise for specific crops<\/p><\/div>\n

1.5<\/span>

Establish procedures in the selection of location, site and planting methods for various crops<\/p><\/div>\n

1.6<\/span>

Compare the planting methods that can be used for a particular proposed site of a crop production enterprise<\/p><\/div>\n

1.7<\/span>

Determine the appropriate steps in the selection of a site for a specific crop production enterprise<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n