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	Study programmes 2010-2011 Last update : 11/04/2011
	HORT0007-1   Post harverst physiology Duration :   24h Th Credits/ECTS :   Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st year Second semester 2 Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 2nd year First semester 2 Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 2nd year First semester 2 Master in Forests and natural Areas Engineering, Professional Focus, 1st year First semester 2 Holder(s) :   Monique Bodson Language :   French language Course contents :   - Physiological properties of harvested crops : impact of growth and maturation conditions on the keeping quality - Ripening and senescence of harvested crops : cellular changes and respiration characteristics - The role of ethylene : controls of ethylene emission and action - Maturity and harvest indices - Quality attributes of horticultural products - Storage conditions : impact of temperature and atmosphere composition on the post harvest physiology Course objective :   Analysis of the characteristics and conditions of post-harvest modifications of horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits and flowers) and management of the storage conditions for optimal commercial quality After completing the course the student is expected to - To approach the quality attributes of horticultural commodities - To apprehend the conditions of acquisition and maintain of quality attributes - To argument the tools and methods of measurement of analytical properties of harvested crops - To analyze the causes and characteristics of changes of harvested crops - To discuss specific storage conditions and duration in relation to crop properties. Prerequisites :   Basic botany, including organography ; basic physiology , including plant metabolism. - Principles of horticultural science. Principles of arboriculture. -- BV101 - Botany -- BV102 - Plant physiology -- HG206 - Principles of horticultural science -- HG220 - Managing tree growth and development: principles of arboriculture Organization :   Lectures : 24h Written notes :   Post harvest physiology of vegetables , Weichmann J, Marcel Dekker Inc NY, 1987. Post harvest, an introduction to the physiology and handling of fruits and vegetables, Thompson A.K. Blackwell Scientific, 1996. Post harvest handling of fruit and vegetables, a system approach, Shewfelt et al, Academic press NY, 1993. Post harvest handling and storage of cut flowers, florist greens and potted plants, Nowak et al, Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, 1990. Assessment :   Oral examination (100%) Contacts :   Bodson, Monique (Professeur) Physiologie végétale à finalité horticole 081 62 24 16 bodson.m@fsagx.ac.be Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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