Vegetables Production
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide information and tools regarding the cultivation of vegetables in open field. In particular, the best agricultural practice considered the eco-physiological crop responses.
Expected learning outcomes
Students after the course will be able to manage the cultivation in open field for enhancing resources use efficiency without compromise the yield and quality of the produce.
Lesson period: Second 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
Second semester
Course syllabus
Description of a specialized farm for vegetables production in open field. Factors involved in the crop performance and their interaction will be described from the propagation material to the storage after harvest. Vegetables classification, botanical characteristics, nutritional needs, growing techniques, nutraceutical quality at harvest and retention during storage. The vegetable species that will be described: Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Carrots (Dacus carota L.) Cabbage (Cavolfiore, Cavolo broccolo, ecc., Brassica oleracea) Eggplants (Solanum melongena L.) Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Legumes: beans, pea, chickpea; Melon (Cucumis melo L.) and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) Onion (Allium cepa L.) Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia L. Eruca sativa Mill.) Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch) Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima L.).
Teaching methods
Orticoltura mediterranea, Romano Tesi ¿ Pàtron EditoreOrticoltura, Pietro Siviero e Luciano Trentini - Edagricole
AGR/04 - VEGETABLE AND ORNAMENTAL CROPS - University credits: 4
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Ferrante Antonio
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday from 09:00 to 12:00 (please make an appointment by e-mail)
DISAA - Agronomy