FRUITTEELT
 
Lectured in 4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection horticulture
4de jaar Landbouw en biotechnologie optie tuinbouw
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection horticulture Optional course tropical vegetal production
4de jaar Landbouw en biotechnologie optie tuinbouw
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection horticulture
4de jaar Landbouw en biotechnologie optie tuinbouw
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 25.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 90
Studypoints [E] 3
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Omer MEKERS
Reference BILBIT04A02818
 
Key words


Objectives
The aim is to give the student an insight in the actual fruit growing practices in Belgium. A discussion is given of the basis principals of the culture of apples and pears and of the applications in practice.
As attitudes have to be obtained : planting, take care of and pruning of commercial fruit trees; harvesting, conserving and commercialising of fruits.

Topics
  • Fruit crops : cultivars and rootstocks; economically important crops and growing systems for apple, pear, prunes, cherries and small fruits.
  • The culture of apple and pear in detail : planting systems, tree forms, growing and pruning systems, growth regulation, integrates pest management.
  • Stone fruit growing : cherries and prunes
  • Growing or red and black currants, raspberries and bramble berries
  • Harvesting and conserving of fruit
  • Calibration, quality control and commercialising


Prerequisites
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Final Objectives


Materials used
- teacher's course - other textbook(s) - background information
- scientific & technical literature - school library materials... - others

Study costs
± 50 Euro

Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment.

Teaching Methods
- lectures - demonstrations - exercises - field work - home study - training period

Assessment
- Scoring system : written examination - written tests - others

Lecturer(s)
Omer MEKERS