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| VEGE0020-2 | Analysis and improvement of cultural associations in tropical regions
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| Duration : | 49h Th |
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| Holder(s) : | Jean‑Pierre Baudoin |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | - Definition and diversity of cultural associations.
- Complementary and combining ability of associated components.
- Comparative measure in biological efficiency.
- Agronomical aspects : soil fertility and fertilization, diseases, pests and weeds.
- Plant breeding for cultural association.
- Socio-economical aspects.
- Case studies for various agroecological situations. |
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| Course objective : | To describe the diversity of cultural associations in lowland and highland tropical regions, to understand their physiological and socio-economical principles and to develop factors of varietal and phytotechnical improvement.
After completing the course the student is expected to
-analyse the varietal and cultural components of crop associations
-criticize the mechanisms of cooperation and competition among associated crops
-discuss specific improvements of cultural associations in the tropics |
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| Organization : | Lectures : 12h
Practical Works : 34h
Seminars : 3h |
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| Written notes : | Lecture papers and pwp |
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| Assessment : | Personal report (100%) |
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| Contacts : | Baudoin, Jean-Pierre (Professeur ordinaire)
Phytotechnie tropicale et Horticulture
081 62 21 12
32-81/622112 |
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