Aromatic and Medicinal Plant Cultivation
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The learning objective is the presentation of the sector of the production of aromatic and medicinal plants, describing characteristics, problems and perspectives. Above all the aim is to provide basic knowledge about the cultivation of aromatic and medicinal plants, with particular reference to organic farming, highlighting the effects that agronomic practices can have on product quality.
For this purpose, some of the most commonly cultivated species will be presented in detail, in order to allow the acquisition of specific competences regarding their propagation and cultivation.
For this purpose, some of the most commonly cultivated species will be presented in detail, in order to allow the acquisition of specific competences regarding their propagation and cultivation.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will acquire a good knowledge of the characteristics and problems of the sector of aromatic and medicinal plant production and will achieve a basic preparation to grow aromatic and medicinal plants, in order to maximize the quantitative and qualitative production in respect of the environment.
The knowledge will be evaluated during an oral exam about the information presented with the lessons and the slides in Ariel. The evaluations will be in thirtieths.
The knowledge will be evaluated during an oral exam about the information presented with the lessons and the slides in Ariel. The evaluations will be in thirtieths.
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
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Description of the sector of aromatic and medicinal plant production.
Effect of genetic, pedological, climatic and agronomic factors on the content of secondary metabolites.
The soil: chemical, physical, biological and hydrological properties; tillage and other soil works.
Principles and technique of fertilization.
Irrigation principles and technique.
Organic cultivation methods.
Harvesting and storage.
Botanical description, composition, utilization, pedo-climatic requirements, propagation and cultivation of some important species, such as: mint, sage, chamomile, echinacea, lavender, mauve, saffron, aloe, hemp.
Effect of genetic, pedological, climatic and agronomic factors on the content of secondary metabolites.
The soil: chemical, physical, biological and hydrological properties; tillage and other soil works.
Principles and technique of fertilization.
Irrigation principles and technique.
Organic cultivation methods.
Harvesting and storage.
Botanical description, composition, utilization, pedo-climatic requirements, propagation and cultivation of some important species, such as: mint, sage, chamomile, echinacea, lavender, mauve, saffron, aloe, hemp.
Prerequisites for admission
Optional courses do not require preparatory courses.
Biochimica agraria (Agricultural Biochemistry) is however a strongly recommended pre-requisite.
Biochimica agraria (Agricultural Biochemistry) is however a strongly recommended pre-requisite.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons with projection of slides, which will be made available in Ariel.
Attendance is strongly recommended.
Attendance is strongly recommended.
Teaching Resources
Slides and documents in Ariel.
Catizone P., Barbanti L., Marotti I., Dinelli G. (2013): Produzione ed impiego delle piante officinali. Pàtron editore.
Marzi V., De Castro G. (2008): Piante officinali. Adda Editore.
Catizone P., Barbanti L., Marotti I., Dinelli G. (2013): Produzione ed impiego delle piante officinali. Pàtron editore.
Marzi V., De Castro G. (2008): Piante officinali. Adda Editore.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The knowledge will be evaluated during an oral examination about the information presented with the lessons and the slides in Ariel. The evaluations will be in thirtieths.
AGR/04 - VEGETABLE AND ORNAMENTAL CROPS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Martinetti Livia
Shifts:
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Professor:
Martinetti Livia