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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
VEGE0020-2  Analysis and improvement of cultural associations in tropical regions

Duration :  49h Th
Number of credits :  
Advanced Master in Development, Environment and CommunitiesSecond semester7
Advanced Master in Plant and Animal Resource Management in tropical environmentSecond semester7
Lecturer :  Jean‑Pierre Baudoin
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
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.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
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
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Lectures : 12h Practical works : 34h Seminars : 3h
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
face-to-face: 15h
Recommended or required readings :  
Lecture papers and pwp
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Personal report (100%)
Contacts :  
Baudoin, Jean-Pierre (Professeur ordinaire)
Phytotechnie tropicale et Horticulture
081 62 21 12
32-81/622112


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