FYTOTECHNIE EN ECOFYSIOLOGIE
 
Taught in 2de jaar Bachelor in de biowetenschappen
Schakelprogramma tot Master in de biowetenschappen, landbouwkunde
Theory [A] 24.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 12.0
Studytime [D] 120.0
Studypoints [E] 4
Level in-depth
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract? Access denied
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Geert Haesaert
Reference BBBIOW02K00004
 
Key words
PLANT: Crop yield – potential and actual growth - crop transpiration – plant development – germination – crop rotation – nutrient balance - plant production systems

Objectives
Provide to students fundamental insight in the different physiological plant processes which form the basis of crop production. In case studies the relationships between crop husbandry measures and physiological processes are made. The impact of different environmental parameters are quantified. Insight in crop production - and crop rotation systems is also done.

Topics
  • crop production systems and the agricultural ecosystem
  • eco-physiological parameters of great importance for crop production
  • sink-source relationships and their influences on crop production
  • development and growth assessment of plants
  • germination process
  • soil preparation in relation to physical soil fertility and to crop production
  • crop rotation and influences on crop production


Prerequisites
Plant physiology; soil sciences

Final Objectives
After successfully following the course the students must be capable on an individual basis to interpret the different crop husbandry measures and to analyse the components of a crop production system. With the knowledge obtained he must be able to follow more specific courses as crop sciences, crop protection, …

Materials used
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Syllabus for courses and exercises

Study costs
Cost: 55.0 EUR
Syllabus: 15 Euro
Exercises: 40 Euro

Study guidance
Permanent possibility for problem solving; Teaching staff (Prof. and assistant are available for coaching)

Teaching Methods
Theory: oral presentation
Exercises in group or on individual basis under supervision of Staff
Demonstrations and visit to companies and research institutes

Assessment
  • Theory: oral examination
  • Exercises: permanent evaluation
Scoring system :
  • Theory: 3/4
  • Exercises: 1/4


Lecturer(s)
Theory: Geert Haesaert
Exercises: Veerle Derycke