Agronomy
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The course refers to an applied discipline that is concerned with
the factors that affect crop production and the techniques for their
adjustment to achieve the highest or most convenient production
in the logic of preserving fertility and environmental protection.
the factors that affect crop production and the techniques for their
adjustment to achieve the highest or most convenient production
in the logic of preserving fertility and environmental protection.
Expected learning outcomes
The student must acquire a body of quantitative knowledge (i.e.
based on algorithms) in relation to physical and biological aspects
of agro - ecosystem. In particular, the student must acquire the
ability to assess and manage the environment (weather, climate,
soil) and agronomic techniques.
based on algorithms) in relation to physical and biological aspects
of agro - ecosystem. In particular, the student must acquire the
ability to assess and manage the environment (weather, climate,
soil) and agronomic techniques.
Lesson period: Second semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The program includes:- concepts of ecology and agroecology,- physics and chemistry of the atmosphere,- importance of weather variables, agrometeorology, radiation, temperature, rainfall, evapotranspiration, techniques for their measure/estimate,- soil (properties, idrology),- irrigation (different techniques, suitability for different contexts),- fertilization (general concepts, macroelements, products, diagnostic tools, development of maps for variable rate fertilization),- plowing,- sowing and weed control,- cropping systems.
Teaching methods
Slides at: http://www.robertoconfalonieri.it/teaching_activities.htmoptional: Fondamenti di agronomia generale (Bonciarelli)
AGR/02 - AGRONOMY AND FIELD CROPS - University credits: 6
Field activity: 8 hours
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Confalonieri Roberto, Paleari Livia
Professor(s)