BI1306, Production and processing of fruits, berries and grapevine, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

First cycle (G2F)

Main field of study

Biology, Horticultural Science

Biology Area

Botany (plant 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 is a continuation course that covers biological, technological, economic and quality issues in fruit, berry and wine production and processing. The course covers the ecological requirements of the target crop and the impact on the environment, infrastructure, cultivation techniques, crop protection and quality management in different cultivation systems. The physiological and technological basics as well as yield-determining measures and predicted yield are dealt with. Production is also studied from an economic and social sustainability perspective. On completion of the course the student should be able to:

• evaluate the specific needs of the growth site and the culture, and the impact of the culture on the environment
• describe the specific morphological and physiological properties of vines, fruit trees and berry bushes, and to link them with the cultivation systems and cultivation techniques
• describe specific requirements for different cultivation systems and be able to discuss methods for establishment, cultivation and harvest
• understand and apply how plant growth, yield and product quality are affected by measures applied in cultivation, and show understanding of yield-determining measures and yield forecast
• describe methods for storage of fruit and berries
• understand the economic conditions for the production planning of perennial horticultural crops
• have a comprehensive understanding of quality criteria and food hygiene in the further processing of fruit and berries.

Content

• Preconditions, from an economically and socially sustainable perspective, for the production of grapes, fruits and berries, in tunnel and greenhouse in colder climate
• Cultivation environments (climate and plant material) suitable for the production of grapes, fruit and berries and how the conditions can be modified by cultivation management
• Pomology of the most commonly produced fruits in Sweden
• Review of different production orientations
• Economic planning for fruit, berry and vine production, and analysis of the plan, risk assessment and measures
• Seminars on key issues in fruit, berry and vine production from sustainable, economic and social perspective
• Applied processing of fruit, berries and grapes

Scheduled practicals, excursions and seminars are obligatory.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

The examination consists of written and oral examination. To pass the course, a pass grade in the examination and approved participation in the obligatory moments are required.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Biosystems and Technology

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
Seminars	5.0	0010
Pomology, field laboratory work, business visits	4.0	0020
Production planning	3.0	0030
Cultivation laboratory	3.0	0040

The Course Replaces

BI0896