TROPICAL AND SUBTROPICAL CROPS
- Course
- PSCT309 - TROPICAL AND SUBTROPICAL CROPS
- Department
- Plant Sciences and Technologies - English - Master
- Course Type
- Scientific Preparation
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 0
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 0 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Prof. Dr. Ahsen Işık ÖZGÜVEN
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
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)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 30 |
| Assignment | Assignment | 20 |
| Final | Final | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 1. Explain (3) the latin names and the origins of tropical and subtropical crops.
- 02 2. Implement (4) citrus production
- 03 3. Implement (4) figue and olive production
- 04 5. Implement (4) banana production
- 05 4. Implement (4) mango production
- 06 Solo Taxonomy Average : 3.67
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to tropical and subtropical fruits |
| Week 2 | Characteristics features of subtropic crops |
| Week 3 | Latin names and origins of some important subtropical crops |
| Week 4 | Site selection, plantation, species and cultivars selection and all the required ecological conditions |
| Week 5 | Citrus species cultivation methods |
| Week 6 | Citrus species cultivation methods (continued) |
| Week 7 | Olive cultivation |
| Week 8 | Mid-term exam |
| Week 9 | Mid-term exam |
| Week 10 | Figue cultivation |
| Week 11 | Tropical crops and their properties and requirements |
| Week 12 | Important tropical crops |
| Week 13 | Banana production |
| Week 14 | Mango production |
| Week 15 | Overview of the course |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Robert, Paul and Odilo, Duarte, 2011, Tropical fruits Volume 1, CABI Publishing 2ne Edition, ISBN13 9781845936723
- 02 David Jackson, Norman Looney, Michael Morley-Bunker, Graham Thiele, 2011, Temperate and subtropical fruit production, CABI 3rd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1845935016
- 03 Robert, Paul and Odilo, Duarte, 2013, Tropical fruits Volume 2, CABI Publishing 2ne Edition, ISBN13 9781845937898
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- PCST PÇ1: Develop and deepen knowledge acquired in plant science and technologies based on undergraduate level competencies.
- PCST PÇ2: Understand the interaction between plant science and technologies field and related disciplines.
- PCST PÇ3: Combine and interpret the theoretical and practical knowledge related to horticultural plants with the knowledge, data and findings obtained from different disciplines, to be able to create new knowledge and theories by synthesizing them by using the theoretical and practical knowledge related to horticultural plants in the field of expertise and supporting the current developments with quantitative and qualitative.
- PCST PÇ4: Solve problems by using research methods and solving cause and effect relationships.
- PCST PÇ5: Conduct a study requiring expertise on plant science and technologies independently.
- PCST PÇ6: Develop an analytical approach for solving unpredictable complex problems encountered in applications of plant science and technologies, to design the research process, to produce solutions by taking responsibility and to evaluate and defend the results obtained.
- PCST PÇ7: Lead the plant science and technologies in an environment that requires solving problems.
- PCST PÇ8: Access to resources related to plat science and technologies, benefiting from these resources and self-renewal.
- PCST PÇ9: Transfer his / her studies, developments in his / her field of expertise and research results using oral, written and visual tools.
- PCST PÇ10: Use advanced computer software and information and communication technologies as necessary in relation to plant science and technologies.
- PCST PÇ11: Collect data with scientific methods for solving problems related to plant science and technologies, to be able to control and interpret the collected data by taking into consideration the social, scientific and ethical values.
- PCST PÇ12: Utilize and explain integrated knowledge in plant science and technologies in interdisciplinary studies, communicate it effectively, and critically evaluate the conclusions drawn.
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