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| AGRO0004-1 | Agro-pastoralism and forage productions, part 1
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| Duration : | 24h Th |
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| Holder(s) : | Jérôme Bindelle |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | Organography of grasses
Physiology of forage plants: germination, growth and reproduction
Agrostology of the principal forage species in tropical environments |
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| Course objective : | Give the students the basic knowledge for fodder crop cultivation and a description of the main forage resources in tropical regions.
After completing the course the student is expected to
- to master the organography and the physiology of the grass
- to know the main grass species and their characteristics related to the different tropical regions where they can be found
- to establish and manage fodder crops in these regions |
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| Prerequisites : | -- BV101 - Botany -- BV102 - Plant physiology -- GP201 - Pedology |
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| Organization : | Lectures : 24h |
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| Written notes : | Powerpoint slides |
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| Assessment : | Oral examination (100%) |
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| Contacts : | jerome.bindelle@ulg.ac.be |
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| Remarks : | The teacher's notes will be released online as the course goes along. |
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