Students will be knowledgeable of the physiological aspects of the growth of crops and know the right timing for performing various cultivation procedures. They will know how to select different plants and plant species for different conditions and to use the required cultivation techniques. Students will also be familiar with issues pertaining to seed production and the handling and storing of grains and the machines needed for the purpose.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Physiology and morphology of plants
- Growth of crops and crop physiology
- Plant species
- Seed management
- Seed production, regulation of it and the quality of seed grain
- Selling and buying grains
- Storing and preserving grains and the relevant
- Quality of plant production on a farm
Recommended or Required Reading
- Alakukku L. et al. 2009. Ravinteet kasvintuotannossa. Tieto tuottamaan 127. ProAgria
- Peltokasvilajikkeet 2008. Tieto tuottamaan 105. Pro Agria
- Online material as indicated by the lecturer
- Literature as indicated by the lecturer
- Material distributed during the lectures
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods