Tree Growing Strategies
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
Woody plant cultivation strategies for fruitculture, ornamental and broadleaves trees for timber and biomass, addressing the main farming tecniques, integrated and organic.
Expected learning outcomes
Plant growing of woody trees with skills for the cultivation under diverse horticultural strategies.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
1- Main growing systems in fruit and grape cultivation (integrated orchard mangement; organic management, biodinamic management; 'denomination of origin' protocols). 2- Horticultural and general management aspects of the arboriculture industry: broadleaves trees cultivation for timber, biomass and bio-remediation. 3- Urban forestry principals. 4- A case study of a tree crop cultivation.
Teaching methods
Textbook, in Italian (does not substitute the attendance to classroom):S. Sansavini (editor). 'Nuove frontiere dell¿arboricoltura italiana'. Oasi Alberto Perdisa, publisher (2007).- Handouts.
AGR/03 - ARBORICULTURE AND FRUITCULTURE - University credits: 6
Field activity: 8 hours
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Bassi Daniele
Professor(s)
Reception:
Upon appointment
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - Via Celoria, 2 - 20134 Milano