Florofrutticoltura
The course explains the basic characteristics of the fruit growing and nurseries gardening examining some case studies related to fruit and flower species grown in greenhouse and / or open field.
Production cycles and cultivation technique of small berry fruits (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry etc.) in the open field and under greenhouse will be showed.
Furthermore, production cycles regarding certain species of flowers (Chrysanthemum L., Lilium etc.) and nursery plants (Laurus nobilis, Nerium oleander, Pittosporum tobira, etc.) most cultivated in the Marche Region will be explained.
Management of irrigation and fertigation in soil, greenhouse and pots culture will be descrive.
Practical tutorials on the propagation of the treated species will be also planned.
Guided visits to fruit farms and nurseries in the Marche Region will be available.
At the end of this course, students should be able to identify the information needed to manage the main decision in the organization of horticultural productions, floriculture cultivation and ornamental nurseries.
o Lectures
o Lab practice
oVisits
o e-learning
Test final examination will be based a written test (optional) and/or oral examination. English can be used for the final examination
February-June (Spring Semester 2019/20)
Master Degree Land and Agricultural Science