PLANT PRODUCTION: VEGETABLES
 
Lectured in 4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agriculturePlant and animal production
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 12.5
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 90
Studypoints [E] 3
Level specialized
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Geert HAESAERT
Reference BILBIL04O12883
 
Key words
Vegetable crops

Objectives
The course discusses the practice of vegetable crops growing in open field (Brussels sprout, cauliflower, carrots, peas and beans, spinach and chicory). Following priority issues are identified:

- Give insight in the physiological and development processes which are at the basic of crop production
- Give insight in the most important crop husbandry measures that must be taken for optimising yield and yield quality
- Give insight in the crop protection measures

Topics
Growth and development, anatomy and morphology, yield pattern and modelling, sowing technique, fertilisation, disease and pest management, quality aspects of yield and breeding aspects of the most important legumes.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of plant science and genetics

Final Objectives
Students must be able to implementate crop husbandry aspects to maximilise the yield quantitative and qualitative.

Materials used
teacher's course
school library materials

Study costs
Cost: 80.0 EUR
± 80 Euro

Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment

Teaching Methods
lectures - exercises - others

Assessment
Scoring system :
written tests - written tests
oral examination

Lecturer(s)
G. Haesaert, V. Derycke