Biology and crop production
| BIOLOGY AND PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (7 credits) | Plant Production (6 credits) |
Learning outcomes of the course unit
To provide the student with elementary knowledge relating to the nature of the living matter and plant organisms; the fondamental physiology, anatomy and morphology of the organisms, and their genetics, with special reference to those organisms that represent a source of food for man.
To provide the student with elementary knowledge relating to the process of plant production, with special reference to the processes of growth and development, maturation, harvest and storage of plant food productions for processing. Knowledge on the effects of agricultural practices on crop production (yield and quality) is also provided.
Prerequisites
None
Course contents
See Contents
Recommended readings
1) Campbell - Reece (2009). Biologia. Ed. Pearson.
2) Speranza A., Calzoni G.L. (2005). Struttura delle piante in immagini. Ed. Zanichelli.
3) Fabbri A., 2001 - Produzioni Vegetali. Edagricole.
4) Baldini E., 1990. Arboricoltura Generale. Cluep.
5) Bonciarelli F. 1995 - Fondamenti di Agronomia Generale. Edagricole.
6) Giardini L., 2002 - Agronomia generale : ambientale e aziendale. 5. ed. – Patron, Bologna.
7) Hartmann H.T., Kester D.E. - Propagazione delle piante. Edagricole.
8) Landi R., 1999 - Agronomia e ambiente. Edagricole, Bologna.
Teaching methods
Lecture and practical lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral and written exam
Other informations
No
