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| ENVT0877-1 | Basis of Agrometeorology
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 15h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Bernard Tychon |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| 1. Definition of Agrometeorology
Agrometeorological problems of the agricultural production
Agroclimatical problems of the agricultural production
Present state of the agrometeorology
Agrometeorology in tomorrow's agriculture
2. Impact of climatic conditions on plant growth
- heat requirement
- light needs, photoperiodism
- soil water content (monitoring and estimation)
- evapotranspiration
- water stress impact on plant growth and yield
3. Temperature requirement for the animal production
- homeostasis
- survival zone
- feed requirements
- other environmental factors acting on animal production
4. Climate characterisation for agricultural production and agro-ecological zoning
- definition, applications and calculation process for agro-ecoligical zoning
- the FAO agro-ecological zoning
5. Agrometeorological instruments
- ground instruments
- airborne and spatial instruments |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Agrometeorology's objective is to use and exploit in an optimized way weather and climate for agricultural production, source of food and incomes for the majority of world population. This course give the scientific basis for a good understanding of operational applications in agrometeorology. These applications will be teached in a second course called "Applied agrometeorology".
Agrometeorology being interdisciplinary by definition, students will be initiated to some processes in atmospheric physics, soils physiscs and agronomy that are essential for interventions in agrometeorology. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| - basis of climatology and meteorology
- basis of biology, physics and chemistry |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Worksheet exercises and field observation of wheat phenology |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Lessons are organized per half-days. Theory is alternated with exercises and practises works. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Copy of powerpoint presentations and other reference documents |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Bernard TYCHON
Tél : +32.63.23.08.29
Email: Bernard.Tychon@ulg.ac.be |
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