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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

Kursen kommer att ges 100% på distans VT22

Course evaluation

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TD0016-30282 - Course evaluation report

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Additional course evaluations for TD0016

Academic year 2023/2024

Pomology - cultivation, propagation and plant protection (TD0016-30210)

2024-01-15 - 2024-06-02

Academic year 2022/2023

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

2023-01-16 - 2023-06-04

Syllabus and other information

Litterature list

  1. Fruktodling och efterskördsbehandling Författare: I. Tahir ISBN: 978-91-86417-88-8 [Fruktodling och efterskördsbehandling] (https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11870/7/tahir_ibrahim_150213.pdf) Kommentar: Förutom den rekommenderade boken, omfattar kurslitteratur även lärarnas presentationer och artiklar som rekommenderas av lärare vid föreläsningar

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 19027 SEK Cycle: Bachelor’s level (G1N)
Subject: Horticultural Science Horticultural science
Course code: TD0016 Application code: SLU-30282 Location: Alnarp Distance course: No Language: Swedish Responsible department: Department of Plant Breeding Pace: 25%