AGRO0021-1 : Basis of Plant Science

Study Programmes 2015-2016

AGRO0021-1

Basis of Plant Science

Duration :

20h Th, 4h AUTR

Number of credits :

Bachelor in bioengineering		2
Bachelor in bioengineering		2
Master in agricultural bioengineering (120 ECTS)		2

Lecturer :

Bernard Bodson, Guy Mergeai

Coordinator :

N...

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

The aim of this lecture is to teach the basis knowledge in crop production applicable in all cultivated areas of the planet. Starting from ecophysiological characteristics of model plants growing in temperate and tropical areas, it aims to present the main factors using for growing field crops in the major types of cropping systems.
The sequence of technical interventions, the choice and the terms of use of the inputs needed to optimize wheat production in temperate areas will be reasoned according to the plant ecophysiology, the pedoclimatic and agronomic characteristics of the environment and according to the searched opportunities. These modes of crop management will be compared with production techniques implemented for other field crops of the main cropping in tropical areas.

Learning outcomes of the course :

The knowledge objectives are the acquisition of basic knowledge about the influence of production techniques on the development and the crop growth, the production limitations due to the main abiotic, biotic and socio-economic constraints.
The objectives of competences are the ability to analyse, understand and discuss the main factors influencing the performances and the durability of plants productions and the impact of first stages of the technical itinerary implemented in growing conditions and ecosystems existing in temperate and tropical areas.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

AGRO0001-1 Foundation of agriculture

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Lectures "ex cathedra", are largely illustrated with slideshows and movies. Students are likely to answer questions at any times.
Diverse "popular documents", intended for a wide audience are proposed to the students.
A visit on the fields during crops sowing time permit to observe in real conditions tillage and drilling

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

face-to-face