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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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| Lecturer : | Jean‑Pierre Baudoin |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| - 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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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 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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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Lectures : 12h
Practical works : 34h
Seminars : 3h |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| face-to-face: 15h |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture papers and pwp |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Personal report (100%) |
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Contacts :
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| Baudoin, Jean-Pierre (Professeur ordinaire) Phytotechnie tropicale et Horticulture 081 62 21 12 32-81/622112 |
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