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Lectured in 3rd year Agriculture and Biotechnology Optional course horticulture
3de jaar Landbouw en biotechnologie
Theory [A] 62.5
Exercises [B] 50.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 240
Studypoints [E] 9
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Lucien VERSCHOREN
Reference BGLABI03A02943
 
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Objectives
  • To obtain a thorough knowledge on container cultures in tree cultivation;
  • To obtain a thorough knowledge on cut flowers cultivation;
  • To obtain a thorough knowledge on integrated control of diseases and plagues.


Topics
Following items of tree cultivation will be discussed:

  • rose cultivation,
  • multiplication by slipping and grafting,
  • pots,
  • substrates,
  • ways of fertilisation,
  • wed killing,
  • diseases,
  • plagues.

Cut flowers cultures:

  • chrysanthemums,
  • roses,
  • gerberas,
  • freesias,
  • anthuriums.

Nomenclature, conifers, scrubs and cut flowers


Prerequisites
General horticulture


Final Objectives


Materials used
Teacher's course


Study costs
Course and company visits: € 40

Study guidance
It is possible to obtain individual feedback.

Teaching Methods
Lectures
Demonstrations
Field work


Assessment
Scoring system:
Oral examination
Oral tests


Lecturer(s)
Lucien VERSCHOREN