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| VEGE0020-3 | Analysis and improvement of cultural associations in tropical regions
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| Duration : | 12h Th, 37h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Guy Mergeai |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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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 be able 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 slides |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Personal report (100%) |
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