Floriculture and Turfgrasses
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course has the aim to train students that will be able to grow, identify and solve problems related to main floriculture crops. Moreover, the basic knowledges of turfgrass production and placement will be described.
Expected learning outcomes
Management of ornamental crops in open field and greenhouse. Placement and management of turfgrass.
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
Origin and history of floriculture.
Floriculture in Italy, types of cultivations.
The greenhouses.
Growing substrates.
The different types of containers for propagation and cultivation.
Soilless culture.
Fertilization and irrigation management.
Growth control of plants: growth retardants, DIF and cool-morning, brushing, shaking, impedence.
Physiology and post-harvest technology of cut flowers.
Application of plant growth regulators in floriculture.
Plant nursery and propagation.
Biotechnology in floriculture.
Botanical description and cultivation technique of some of the most important species: rose, gerbera, carnation, gladiolus, azalea and rhododendron, cyclamen, plus a species chosen by the student to be presented for examination.
Introduction and economic importance of lawns.
Types of lawns: functional, ornamental and recreational, sports.
The species and mixtures used.
Cultivation techniques: seedbed preparation, planting, fertilizing, irrigation, cutting, weed control, phytosanitary treatments.
Floriculture in Italy, types of cultivations.
The greenhouses.
Growing substrates.
The different types of containers for propagation and cultivation.
Soilless culture.
Fertilization and irrigation management.
Growth control of plants: growth retardants, DIF and cool-morning, brushing, shaking, impedence.
Physiology and post-harvest technology of cut flowers.
Application of plant growth regulators in floriculture.
Plant nursery and propagation.
Biotechnology in floriculture.
Botanical description and cultivation technique of some of the most important species: rose, gerbera, carnation, gladiolus, azalea and rhododendron, cyclamen, plus a species chosen by the student to be presented for examination.
Introduction and economic importance of lawns.
Types of lawns: functional, ornamental and recreational, sports.
The species and mixtures used.
Cultivation techniques: seedbed preparation, planting, fertilizing, irrigation, cutting, weed control, phytosanitary treatments.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of agronomical techniques
Teaching methods
Lessons and technical visits
Teaching Resources
Slides and documents in Ariel .
Croce P., De Luca A., Falcinelli M., Modestini F.S., Veronesi F. (2006): Tappeti erbosi: cura, gestione e manutenzione delle aree verdi pubbliche e private. Edagricole.
Bertolini A., Sinigaglia E (2011): Tappeti erbosi - Realizzazione, manutenzione, problematiche. Dario Flaccovio Editore.
Croce P., De Luca A., Falcinelli M., Modestini F.S., Veronesi F. (2006): Tappeti erbosi: cura, gestione e manutenzione delle aree verdi pubbliche e private. Edagricole.
Bertolini A., Sinigaglia E (2011): Tappeti erbosi - Realizzazione, manutenzione, problematiche. Dario Flaccovio Editore.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be oral, and will focus on the knowledge of information given through the lessons and the technical documents
AGR/04 - VEGETABLE AND ORNAMENTAL CROPS - University credits: 6
Field activity: 8 hours
Lessons: 44 hours
Lessons: 44 hours
Professor:
Martinetti Livia
Shifts:
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Professor:
Martinetti Livia