TROPICAL AND SUBTROPICAL CROPS

Course Description

In this course, the origins and spread of tropical and sub-tropical fruits in the world will be studied together with the importance of tropical and subtropical fruits in human diet, differences between tropic and subtopic fruits, selection of the right species and cultivars for the chosen sites, Propagation, pollination, fertilisation, grafting, pruning and other cultural practices of the plants. Ecological requirements of the plants. Specific attention is given to citrus species (sour oranges, oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerine, and mandarins), olive, fig, banana, avocado and mango. Selection of rootstock and their importance in yield quality and quantity, Combating with weeds, diseases and insects, Post-harvest handlings such as storing, grading and marketing of the fruits.

TROPICAL AND SUBTROPICAL CROPS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Explain (3) the latin names and the origins of tropical and subtropical crops.
2. 02 2. Implement (4) citrus production
3. 03 3. Implement (4) figue and olive production
4. 04 5. Implement (4) banana production
5. 05 4. Implement (4) mango production
6. 06 Solo Taxonomy Average : 3.67

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Robert, Paul and Odilo, Duarte, 2011, Tropical fruits Volume 1, CABI Publishing 2ne Edition, ISBN13 9781845936723
2. 02 David Jackson, Norman Looney, Michael Morley-Bunker, Graham Thiele, 2011, Temperate and subtropical fruit production, CABI 3rd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1845935016
3. 03 Robert, Paul and Odilo, Duarte, 2013, Tropical fruits Volume 2, CABI Publishing 2ne Edition, ISBN13 9781845937898

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 . Explain (3) the botanical aspects and the origins of tropical and subtropical crops. SOLO 3
2. L02 Review on ecolojical, soil, etc aspects (4) SOLO 4
3. L03 Analyz(4) production techniquies SOLO 4
4. L04 Distinguish(4) phsiology SOLO 4
5. L05 Summarize (4) biolojical aspects of tropic and subtropic crops SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Becoming aware of sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural science
2. P02 Having sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic agricultural production especially in pomology, viticulture, olericulture, floriculture and agronomy, and their breeding
3. P03 Being well equiped with practical experiences in agriculture
4. P04 Finding the source of environmental, biotic, abiotic, technical and economical problems in agricultural crops which reduce yield and quality, and create solutions to related problems
5. P05 Defining, classifying and naming cultivated crop plants and knowing how to manage them
6. P06 Breeding of horticultural and field crops, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties
7. P07 Applying up-to-date methods and techniques for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable use in agricultural commodities
8. P08 Evaluating, asseying and analyzing the changes in cultivation of horticultural and agronomic crops in respect to irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases and after postharvest handling
9. P09 Establishing and managing orchards, vineyards and field crop productions and greenhouse operations
10. P10 Obtaining data in horticulture and field crops along with researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert abilities, project writing and applying
11. P11 Identifying different roles in enchancing individual abilities and skills beside taking responsibilities, participations in team works under any given conditions
12. P12 Easily accessing to appropriate information and thinking analytically in their interested area and subjects. They can do accurate timing and planning in agricultural productions in year round. They think analytically, prepare questionaries, have an exploratory and creative vision and use the obtained knowledge for the benefit of farmers and societies
13. P13 Having ability to transfer information and also able to easily communicate with the people in the field at different levels. They have self - confidence and self- improvement skills as well

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