BB035 Nutrition Physiology of Citrus

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 BB035
Name Nutrition Physiology of Citrus
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. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU
Course Instructor
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Course Goal / Objective

Gain knowledge and experience about the effects of nutrition on yield and quality, physiological distortions, nutrient deficiency symptoms and fertilization program in citrus fruits.

Course Content

Problems caused by wrong and excessive or insufficient nutrition in citrus, their effects on fruit yield and quality; physiological disorders originating from plant nutrients; necessary precautions for elimination of physiological disorders; symptoms that occur in deficiency and excess of plant nutrients; leaf analysis and evaluation of its results; preparation of fertilization program according to leaf analysis results; fertilizer types and contents given from the soil and sprayed on leaf; application times and doses of fertilizers

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 identifies the deficiency of plant nutrients in citrus.
LO02 knows the functions of plant nutrients in citrus plant.
LO03 Evaluates leaf analysis results and make fertilization program for citrus


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 3
PLO02 - To be able to understand the interaction between horticultural field and related disciplines 3
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 3
PLO04 - Solving problems by using research methods and solving cause and effect relationships 4
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 3
PLO07 - To lead the horticultural plants in an environment that requires solving problems 2
PLO08 - Access to resources related to garden plants, benefiting from these resources and self-renewal 3
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 4
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. 3
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 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Nitrogen for Citrus Trees Lecture notes and source books
2 Phosphorus for Citrus Trees Lecture notes and source books
3 Potassium for Citrus Trees Lecture notes and source books
4 Calcium for Citrus Trees Lecture notes and source books
5 Magnesium for Citrus Trees Lecture notes and source books
6 Manganese for Citrus Trees Lecture notes and source books
7 Zinc for Citrus Trees Lecture notes and source books
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes and source books
9 Iron for Citrus Trees Lecture notes and source books
10 Deficiency and excess symptoms of plant nutrients in citrus Lecture notes and source books
11 Leaf analysis in citrus Lecture notes and source books
12 Fertilizers and fertilization program in citrus Lecture notes and source books
13 Application of fertilizers from soil Lecture notes and source books
14 Fertigation Lecture notes and source books
15 Foliar spray of fertilizers Lecture notes and source books
16 Term Exams Lecture notes and source books
17 Term Exams Lecture notes and source books


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