Vegetables Production
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide information and tools regarding the cultivation of vegetables in open field. In particular, the present scenario, the forms of horticulture, the best agricultural practice, and the most representative species of the sector will be illustrated.
Expected learning outcomes
After the course, students will be able to manage the cultivation of vegetables in open field in a sustainable way, enhancing the resource use efficiency of crops and without compromising the yield and quality of the final product.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Present scenario. Types of horticulture. Description of the specialized vegetable production farm and the agronomic techniques for cultivation in the open field, starting from the propagation material to the collection and conservation of the products. The principles of organic horticulture. Classification of vegetables, botanical characteristics of each species, nutritional needs, cultivation techniques, and nutritional properties at harvest and during storage. The species that will be treated will be the most representative, such as tomato, cabbages, leafy vegetables.
Prerequisites for admission
Agronomy (basic knowledge)
Teaching methods
The course includes lectures where the program will be illustrated through the support of PowerPoint presentations, videos, and material for classroom study. During the course, in-depth analyzes will be provided through expert seminars and a technical visit to the productive realities of the sector.
Teaching Resources
The pdf slides of lectures are available in MS Teams and Ariel.
Books:
Orticoltura: principi e pratica. Pardossi, Gianquinto, Santamaria, Incrocci. Edagricole (2018)
Orticoltura Mediterranea Sostenibile, di Romano Tesi. Patron Editore (2010)
Books:
Orticoltura: principi e pratica. Pardossi, Gianquinto, Santamaria, Incrocci. Edagricole (2018)
Orticoltura Mediterranea Sostenibile, di Romano Tesi. Patron Editore (2010)
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test, during the exam session. In the test there will be multiple-choice questions and some open questions. The topics of the exam will reflect those covered during the lessons (see the presentations) and present in the syllabus. Scientific names of the species will be required. Score in thirty. The final grade of the written test will be communicated via email and the student may view the correction together with the Prof. The final grade is refusable.
Students with specific learning disabilities or other disabilities are requested to contact the Prof. via email at least 15 days before the exam session to agree on any personal compensatory measure. In the email addressed to the Prof., the respective University services must be reported in CC: [email protected] (for students with LD) and [email protected] (for students with other disabilities)
Students with specific learning disabilities or other disabilities are requested to contact the Prof. via email at least 15 days before the exam session to agree on any personal compensatory measure. In the email addressed to the Prof., the respective University services must be reported in CC: [email protected] (for students with LD) and [email protected] (for students with other disabilities)
AGR/04 - VEGETABLE AND ORNAMENTAL CROPS - University credits: 6
Field activity: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Bulgari Roberta
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Bulgari RobertaProfessor(s)