BFS-30806 Organic Plant Production
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Studiepunten 6.00
| Onderwijstype | Contacturen |
| One day excursion | 40 |
| Lectures | 12 |
| Practical extensively supervised | 40 |
| Problem-based learning | 10 |
| Self-study |
| Course coordinator(s) | dr. ir. WJ Blok |
| Lecturer(s) | dr. ir. WJ Blok |
| dr. ir. EA Lantinga | |
| prof. dr. ir. AHC van Bruggen | |
| dr. ir. WAH Rossing | |
| dr. ir. AJ Termorshuizen | |
| Examiner(s) | dr. ir. WJ Blok |
Language of instruction:
English
Assumed knowledge on:
Crop Ecology, Soil-Plant Relations
Continuation courses:
Organic Crop Protection, BFS-30306
Contents:
The principles underlying sustainable organic plant production in both temperate and (sub)tropical areas including: agricultural and horticultural system; societal aspects; and marketing aspects.
Aims:
At the end of the course the student:
- has insight in the functioning of sustainable agro-ecosystems and organic production systems;
- knows the concepts of nutrient and soil health management;
- learn the principles of cultural practices affecting the farm and its environment;
- compare the learned principles to the practice;
- monitor crop growth in an experiment.
Activities:
- lectures;
- problem-directed: case-study in teams of 2-3 students; practicals: monitor crop growth and related ecological factors;
- two excursions.
Examination:
- presentation of group project (30%);
- report of excursions and field experiment (30%);
- final exam (40%).
Literature:
- to be announced.