Tree Propagation and Nursery Industry
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
Basic tools related to tree propagation and nursery
management.
management.
Expected learning outcomes
Tree propagation tecniques. Organisation and cultural
tecniques of a tree nursery for lanscaping, forestry, fruit-
and viticulture.
tecniques of a tree nursery for lanscaping, forestry, fruit-
and viticulture.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
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
First semester
Course syllabus
Basic tools for tree propagation, including micro-propagation. Evolution and trends in the tree nursery industry. Organization and management of a nursery. Basic material and certification schemes; assessment of tree quality. Cultural tecniques for growing in open field and in container. Nursery management for grape, forestry, ornamental and fruit trees.
Teaching methods
- Sansavini et al. 'Arboricoltura generale' (Pàtron, 2012): chapters 1, 8 and 9. - Vezzosi C. 'Vivaistica ornamentale' (Edagricole, 2003): except chapters 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4, 8, 9, from 12 to 30 and 33. - 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