TD0010, Crop management and quality of horticultural products, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Horticultural Science, Biology

Grading Scale

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

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.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

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

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Plant Breeding

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Syllabus for Horticultural Management – Gardening and Horticultural Production (BSc)
• Horticultural Management - Gardening and Horticultural Production, Bachelor's Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Written examination	8.0	0302
Statistics and practice in cultivation techniques	4.0	0303
Seminars and other practical classes	3.0	0304

The Course Replaces

BI1065, BI1139, BI1234, BI1263