Medicinal and aromatic plants (in Eng.)

English title:

Medicinal and aromatic plants

Course ID:

951316

ECTS credits:

3,0

Title in native language:
Medicinal and aromatic plants (in Eng.)

Term Semester:

Autumn/Winter

Instruction language(s):

English

Course content:

After informing on definitions, main cultivation areas and economic aspects the specific tasks of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) production will be discussed. Special regard will be paid to quality and quality management including the respective factors: genetics and breeding, morpho- and ontogenetic as well as environmental variability, influences by cultivation practices, harvest and post harvest technology. Guidelines for Good Agricultural Practice in MAP production and domestication of wild plants are further focal points. The most important species will be discussed in detail.

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Learning outcomes:

MAPs (medicinal and aromatic plants) are typical specialist minor crops with increasing importance. The aim of the subject is to import knowledge on the diversity of this group of useful plants including their secondary products and their significance as renewable natural resources. Furthermore the frame conditions of MAP production should get known as also the most important species and their specific requirements.
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Teaching and learning methods:

Examination dates based on personal arrangements.
The topic of the essay will be mutually agreed. The content of the essay will be verbally discussed.

Details URL:

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Scheduled dates:

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Curriculum URL:

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