Herbaceous Cropping Systems
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
Provide students with advanced tools for analyzing and managing
herbaceous cropping systems at different spatial scales.
herbaceous cropping systems at different spatial scales.
Expected learning outcomes
Biophysical modelling used to increase cropping system productivity, as well as to protect them from biotic and abiotic injuries and to minimize their impact. Agroecological indicators and proximal/remote sensing to optimize systems management at farm level. Analysis of cropping systems to support agricultural policies.
Lesson period: Second 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
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course is based on different categories of conceptual and technological tools for the analysis and management of cropping systems at different scales. For each category, methods, pros and cons and case studies will be illustrated. The categories of tools are direct measurements, agroecological indicators, cropping systems simulation models and remote sensing.
Prerequisites for admission
Background deriving from the courses Agronomy and Crop science
Teaching methods
The course will include (i) lessons and seminars on particularly relevant topics, (ii) practical activities using IT tools to support the analysis and management of cropping systems, (iii) field activities, and (iv) team activities aimed at showing students how carrying out research and development projects dealing with cropping systems.
Teaching Resources
Slides of the lessons, scientific papers indicated by the teacher.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is oral, with three questions, each assigning 0 to 10 points. In case the final score is 30 and answers are particularly brilliant, the score becomes 30 cum laude.
AGR/02 - AGRONOMY AND FIELD CROPS - University credits: 6
Field activity: 8 hours
Practicals: 24 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Practicals: 24 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Confalonieri Roberto
Professor(s)