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Syllabus

TD0010 Crop management and quality of horticultural products, 15.0 Credits

Odling och kvalitet hos trädgårdsprodukter

Subjects

Horticultural Science Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Written examination	8.0	0202
Statistics and practice in cultivation techniques	4.0	0203
Seminars and other practical classes	3.0	0204

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge corresponding to field-specific entry requirements A14 (with exception from Social Science 1a2) including:


- Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c
- Natural Science 2
- Social Science 1b or Social Science 1a1

Objectives

The course aims for providing knowledge and skills about genetics, crop management, postharvest treatment and end uses of horticultural products from a sustainability perspective.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

• describe historical and modern plant breeding methods and the purpose of plant breeding, as well as the importance of horticultural plants from a modern and historical perspectives, including cultivation and end uses
• describe how a rational and sustainable cultivation system is planned and driven in a certain type of environment
• describe different aspects of quality of horticultural products, different factors affecting quality, and how quality is sustained postharvest
• to apply basic concept and methods of statistics
• train oral and written communication.

Content

The course includes:

• knowledge of domestication of plants, genetics of horticultural plants combined with the surrounding environment and plant breeding methods
• basic knowledge of seeds, seed germination and seed quality
• development of horticulture from a historical point of view
• planning and driving cultures of important annual and perennial plants for a defined purpose, from choosing a cultivar and a starting a culture until harvest and postharvest. Horticultural crop plants for professional field and greenhouse production are included.
• the influence of genetics and crop management on the quality of horticultural plants and sustainability
• basic knowledge of reasons for practice of postharvest treatments and storing of horticultural products
• orientation about limitations of using horticultural products related to food production and toxicology
• laboratory practicals, including a culture related briefly to the influence of water, nutrition, subtrate and temperature on plant growth and development
• application of statistics on plant material.

The course included lectures, project work individually and in group, seminars, laboratory practicals, exercises and study visits. Scheduled practicals, supervision, seminars and study visits are obligatory.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written exam, approved participation in compulsory components and passed presentation of the project work, practicals and seminars are required.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Plant Breeding

Cooperating departments: