| Course ID: | POG-SE>BMPHP1 |
| Course title: | BIOLOGICAL METHODS FOR THE PROTECTION OF HORTICULTURAL PLANTS I |
| Semester: | 1 / Spring |
| ECTS: | 4 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 15 / 15 hours |
| Field of study: | Horticulture |
| Study cycle: | 2nd cycle |
| Type of course: | compulsory |
| Prerequisites: | Biology, Plant production of horticultural crops, Entomology, Plant pathology and mycology, Plant protection products |
| Contact person: | dr hab. inż. Jacek Twardowski, profesor uczelni, jacek.twardowski@upwr.edu.pl |
| Short description: | Plant protection methods applied in horticultural crops. Possibility of application of biological method. Natural enemies of pests and their effectiveness in glasshouse and field crops. Requirement of horticultural plants relevant to pollination. Main pollinators of horticultural crops. |
| Full description: | The most important natural enemies of pests of horticultural plants used in orchards and in greenhouses. Techniques of natural enemies application in biological method and way of assessment of their effectiveness. Bumblebees used in pollination of horticultural plants in field and in greenhouses. The possibilities of chemical plant protection products application in biological programs of pests control. The role of honey bees and solitary bees in pollination of horticultural plants. |
| Bibliography: | Dent D. 1991. Insect Pest management. CAB International Hajek A. 2004. Natural Enemies - An Introduction to Biological Control. Cambridge University Press, 378 pp. Helyer N., Brown K. Cattlin N.D. 2014. Biological Control in Plant Protection - A Colour Handbook. Manson Publishing. 276 pp. Integrated Pest Management Principles and Practice Dharam P. Arbol and Uma Shankar (Eds.) CAB International 2012. Rechcigl J.E., Rechcigl N.A. 2000. Biological and Biotechnological Control of Insect Pests. Lewis Publishers. Van Emden H.F. 2013. Handbook of Agricultural Entomology. Wiley-Blackwell Publisher. |
| Learning outcomes: | Knowledge - Has the expanded knowledge on modern tendency in horticulture with special consideration the latest scientific achievements in horticulture Has the expanded knowledge in the biological methods of the protection of horticultural plants O2_W03, O2_W01 Skills - Has the ability to select and modify the technology used in horticulture and adept this technology to sources of nature in order to improve the quality of human being life. Is able critically assess actions taking to solve problems occurring in planning and carry out horticultural production O2_U03, O2_U04 Social competences - Has consciousness of importance of social, professional and ethical responsibility for production of high quality fruits and vegetables taking into consideration environmental protection aspects O2_K03 |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | Knowledge - Classes – 2 tests Lecture – final written test Skills - Skills assessment -identification natural enemies of pests of horticultural plants and pollinators. Social competences - Assess the knowledge presented in the discussions in the classroom |