Potato production

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA01CKATE10
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Harmanen, Heikki
Teacher Team: Harmanen, Heikki
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will familiarise themselves with the various ways of producing potatoes their cultivation techniques. They will also learn about caring for potato plants, plant protection, storage, automation, and postharvest handling for commercial purposes, as well as quality and quantity of the crop, and the factors influencing profitability. In addition, students will also be introduced to production control and regulations as well as research and other related issues.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- The potato as a plant: physiology and quality
- Production control and regulations
- Extensiveness and modes of production
- Potato species and cultivation techniques
- Issues pertaining to plant protection
- Harvesting and storing potatoes
- Preparation for commercial use
- Field-related research

Recommended or Required Reading

- Ahvenainen et al. 2001. Laatuperunan tuotanto. ProAgria.
- Perunan tuotanto. ProAgria 1992.
- Seppänen et al. (eds.). 1993. Perunan kasvinsuojelu. ProAgria.
- Perunan tasapainoinen kasvinsuojelu. Online publication by the Plant Protection Society
- Kangas e al. 1997. Peltokasvilajikkeet (2008, potato). ProAgria.
- Perunatärkkelyksen tuotannon strategia 2006-2013, (http://wwwb.mmm.fi/julkaisut/tyoryhmamuistiot/2006/trm2006_10.pdf)
- Other material and webpages as indicated during the course

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures: 30 %
- Distance learning and field trip: 40 %
- Exam: 30 %

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

- Written exam: 50 %
- Distance learning assignments: 50 %

Work Placement

None

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