| Course ID: | POG-SE>VP1 |
| Course title: | VEGETABLE PRODUCTION – BASIC COURSE |
| Semester: | 5 / Winter |
| ECTS: | 4 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 15 / 30 hours |
| Field of study: | Horticulture |
| Study cycle: | 1st cycle |
| Type of course: | compulsory |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Contact person: | dr inż. Piotr Chochura piotr.chochura@upwr.edu.pl |
| Short description: | Vegetable classification. Centers of origin of vegetables. Importance of vegetables in human nutrition. Types of vegetable growing. Environmental factors influencing the growth of vegetable crops- temperature, water, light, wind, carbon dioxide, mineral and organic soils. Fertilization of vegetable crops. Methods of harvest acceleration. Harvest and postharvest handling. Economic factors affecting vegetable crops production. |
| Full description: | Introduction, definition of vegetable crops, classification of vegetables Nutritional value of vegetables, undesired compounds Types of vegetable growing, level of vegetable consumption Environmental requirements of vegetable crops, organic and mineral fertilization Propagation , methods of cultivation , choice of the cultivar Plant management, and protection against pests, diseases and weeds Basis information upon the construction and use of greenhouses and plastic tunnels |
| Bibliography: | Rubatzky V.S., Yamaguchi M., World vegetables principles, production and nutritive values. Chapman and Hall. New York. 1996. |
| Learning outcomes: | Knowledge: After completing the course student will acquire the competences required for vegetable growers specializing in production of vegetables for fresh market, processing and storage purposes, as well as home garden production without pollution of the environment. O1-W06, O-W16 Skills: Student acquires the theoretical and practical knowledge connected with biology, soil and climatic requipments, methods of irrigation, fertilization and cultivation of particular vegetable crop species grown in the open field and in protected conditions. He can explain the influence of microclimatic factors on growth and development of cultivated plants, as well as estimate the possible damage coused by the diseases pests and weeds Skills: Student acquires the ability to select the cultivar of particular vegetable species best suitable for the specific aim of production and the most efficient and environmental friendly methods of plant production, including fertilization, irrigation and protection against diseases, pests and weeds. One can determine the proper term of harvest and postharvest treatment. O1-U03, O1-U04 Social competences: Student is able to understand the effect of environmental conditions on growth and development of plants. One can shape the particular elements of microclimate towards the vegetable crops requirement, environment protection and maintaining the high level of soil fertility. O1-K03, O1-K04 |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | grade obtained at classes (60%) + grade obtained at lectures (40%) Final exam (written) and presentation Planning the culture of particular vegetable species an were as control the technology of production in the open field and in protected conditions Team work, activity at classes |