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TD0016

Pomology - cultivation, propagation and plant protection

This course targets those who want to learn more about fruit cultivation in Sweden, with a focus on cultivation, propagation and plant protection.



Fruit cultivation is important from a Swedish horticultural perspective and deeply rooted in our cultural history. During this course, you will get an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of fruit cultivation in Sweden. You will learn more about factors affecting fruit cultivation as well as what measures should be taken, and why. You will also learn basic principles of pruning as well as common propagation techniques. You will practice on identifying the most common diseases and damages to fruit trees as well as suggesting measures.



The subject of pomology is divided into two courses, one of which takes place in the autumn and the other in the spring. The idea is that you will be able to follow the value chain for Swedish-produced fruit during one year. However, the courses can be taken in an independent order. Both courses comprise online lectures and exercises.

Information from the course leader

Lite information om kursen:

Kursen går helt på distans med möjlighet att delta i ett studiebesök på plats. Men även detta studiebesök går att följa digitalt om man inte har möjlighet att vara på plats. Preliminärt datum är 16 maj.

Föreläsningarna ligger på torsdagskvällar, mellan 17 och 19. Ungefär varannan torsdag, med upphåll för helgdagar och lov.

Course evaluation

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The course evaluation is open between 2024-05-26 and 2024-06-16

Additional course evaluations for TD0016

Academic year 2022/2023

Pomology - cultivation, propagation and plant protection (TD0016-30290)

2023-01-16 - 2023-06-04

Academic year 2021/2022

Pomology - cultivation, propagation and plant protection (TD0016-30282)

2022-01-17 - 2022-06-05

Syllabus and other information

Litterature list

  1. Lärarnas powerpoint-presentationer

  2. I. Tahir. Fruktodling och efterskördsbehandling https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11870/7/tahir_ibrahim_150213.pdf

  3. L. Garkava-Gustavsson, J Skytte af Sätra. Fruktträdskräfta, ett samlat kunskapsläge - fakta för dig som odlar äpple https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/31156/1/garkava-gustavsson-l-et-al-20230628.pdf

  4. Litteratur som rekommenderas av lärarna under föreläsningarna

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 19030 SEK Cycle: G1N
Subject: Horticultural Science Horticultural science
Course code: TD0016 Application code: SLU-30210 Location: Alnarp Distance course: Yes Language: Swedish Responsible department: Department of Plant Breeding Pace: 25%