| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Plant Propagation Methods |
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| Course Code |
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BBP207 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ALİ KÜDEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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1) Know basic concepts in plant propagation techniques.
2) Learn propagation techniques used in plant.
3) Realize basic principles of plant propagation in horticulture especially in fruit growing and subjects of seed, rootstock, grafting.
4) Know preparing hormones used in plant propagation.
5) Disscuss on how to transfer theoretical knowledge into practice.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To propagate stress resistant and better plant propagation in terms of quality and quantitiy and to use avalible mthods in propagation and techniques in evaluation. |
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| Course Contents |
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Subjects such as basic princples of plant propagation in horticulture, especially in fruit growing, seed, rootstock are evaluated. Viability and germination tests on seeds, rootstock production with cuttings, grafting types and different grafting techniques in plant propagation are emphasized. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Çukurova university, agriculture faculty classes and application orchards. |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to plant propagation methods. |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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2 |
Generative and vegetative propagation |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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3 |
Seed dormancy physiology |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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4 |
Seed germination techniques |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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5 |
Accelerator and actuator methods in germination |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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6 |
Propagation with cutting |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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7 |
Mid term exam. |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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8 |
Propagation with dipping and dipping types. |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Written exam |
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9 |
Grafting and grafting types. |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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10 |
Rootstock of different fruit cultivar. |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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11 |
Generative and vegetative rootstocks. |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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12 |
Grafting methods. |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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13 |
Grafting methods. |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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14 |
Grafting methods. |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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15 |
Application |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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16/17 |
Final exam. |
Study related subjects in recomended literature. |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering |
4 |
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2 |
To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
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4 |
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3 |
To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture |
5 |
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4 |
Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches |
4 |
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5 |
To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals |
4 |
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6 |
Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties |
5 |
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7 |
Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture |
1 |
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8 |
Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture |
3 |
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9 |
Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture |
1 |
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10 |
Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying |
3 |
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11 |
Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions |
3 |
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12 |
Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society |
0 |
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13 |
Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. |
4 |
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14 |
Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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