IGCSE Edexcel Biology (9-1) Food production (Crop plants)

Designed for the new specification IGCSE Edexcel course but can be used for other examination boards.

Covers:
(a) Food production
Crop plants
5.1 describe how glasshouses and polythene tunnels can be used to increase the yield of certain crops
5.2 understand the effects on crop yield of increased carbon dioxide and increased temperature in glasshouses
5.3 understand how the use of fertiliser can increase crop yield
5.4 understand the reasons for pest control and the advantages and disadvantages of using pesticides and biological control with crop plants