BB563 Propagation Techniques in Subtropical Trees

6 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
HORTICULTURAL CROPS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
Code BB563
Name Propagation Techniques in Subtropical Trees
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Term Fall
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. BİLGE YILMAZ
Course Instructor
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Course Goal / Objective

It is aimed to give information about seedling production methods in field and greenhouse of citrus, persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit. Root-stocks, root-stock-scion interaction, new varieties in the world and Turkey, orchard establishment and planning, modern cultivation practices and new developments about these topics will also be discussed.

Course Content

The contents of this course is about gaining information on seedling production methods in field and greenhouse of citrus, persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit; root-stocks, root-stock-scion interaction, new varieties, orchard establishment and planning.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows nursey methods about related fruit crops.
LO02 Gains knowledge on new varieties, rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction of citrus, persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit.
LO03 Knows orchard establishment and cultivation techniques of citrus, persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit.
LO04 Gains theoretical and practical knowledge on related research techniques.
LO05 Gains skills for transferring research results and theoretical knowledge to practice.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To be able to develop and deepen knowledge acquired in horticultural field based on undergraduate level competencies 4
PLO02 - To be able to understand the interaction between horticultural field and related disciplines 1
PLO03 - To be able to combine and interpret the theoretical and practical knowledge related to horticultural plants with the knowledge, data and findings obtained from different disciplines, to be able to create new knowledge and theories by synthesizing them by using the theoretical and practical knowledge related to horticultural plants in the field of expertise and supporting the current developments with quantitative and qualitative 1
PLO04 - Solving problems by using research methods and solving cause and effect relationships 3
PLO05 - To be able to conduct a study requiring expertise on horticultural plants independently 2
PLO06 - To develop an analytical approach for solving unpredictable complex problems encountered in horticultural applications, to design the research process, to produce solutions by taking responsibility and to evaluate and defend the results obtained 2
PLO07 - To lead the horticultural plants in an environment that requires solving problems 1
PLO08 - Access to resources related to garden plants, benefiting from these resources and self-renewal 1
PLO09 - To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of horticulture with a critical approach and to direct the learning process 1
PLO10 - To be able to transfer his / her studies, developments in his / her field of expertise and research results using oral, written and visual tools 3
PLO11 - To be able to use advanced computer software and information and communication technologies as necessary in relation to horticultural plants 3
PLO12 - To be able to collect data with scientific methods for solving problems related to horticultural plants, to be able to control and interpret the collected data by taking into consideration the social, scientific and ethical values. 4
PLO13 - To be able to use assimilated information in the field of horticulture in interdisciplinary studies, explain it, transfer it to others, examine the results from a critical perspective 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Seedling production techniques in citrus Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
2 Rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction in citrus Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
3 New citrus varieties cultivated in the world and Turkey Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
4 Orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques in citriculture Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
5 Seedling production techniques in persimmon Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
6 Rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction in persimmon Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
7 New persimmon varieties cultivated in the world and Turkey Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
9 Orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques in persimmon Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
10 Seedling production techniques in pecan Rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction in pecan Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
11 New pecan varieties cultivated in the world and Turkey Orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques in pecan Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
12 Seedling production techniques in avocado Rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction in avocado Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
13 New avocado varieties cultivated in the world and Turkey Orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques in avocado Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
14 Seedling production techniques in kiwi fruit Rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction in kiwi fruit Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
15 New kiwi fruit varieties cultivated in the world and Turkey Orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques in kiwi fruit Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
16 Term Exams Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources
17 Term Exams Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 152
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,08
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 22.04.2025 12:53