1.00 credits
6.0 h + 4.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Bertin Pierre;
Language
French
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate courses in bioengineering or exact sciences, particularly general and plant biology, ecology, earth sciences. Bioengineering master courses: plant production, agrarian systems. Other desired courses: soil sciences, biosphere engineering, systems analysis.
Main themes
Topics covered :
Crop science of the main field crops and horticultural crops in temperate regions; tropical field crops. Evolution of the state of the land and crops during the seasons. Work to be carried out (tillage, sowing, fertilization, weeding, phytosanitary treatments, harvests) ' Recognition of weeds of field crops at an early stage and specific keys of determination.
Partim A: field crops and market gardening in temperate regions
Partim B : tropical cultures
Partim C: fruit crops in temperate regions
Crop science of the main field crops and horticultural crops in temperate regions; tropical field crops. Evolution of the state of the land and crops during the seasons. Work to be carried out (tillage, sowing, fertilization, weeding, phytosanitary treatments, harvests) ' Recognition of weeds of field crops at an early stage and specific keys of determination.
Partim A: field crops and market gardening in temperate regions
Partim B : tropical cultures
Partim C: fruit crops in temperate regions
Content
Partim A: field crops and market gardening in temperate regions
- Lectures :
Rotation, tillage and sowing, organic and mineral fertilization, ecological requirements and crop cycles, phytosanitary protection (weeds, diseases, pests), harvests, environmental impact, excursions: farm visits (conventional, organic and conservation agriculture)
- excursions: farm visits
Partim B : tropical cultures
- Lectures :
Cropping systems and main agricultural ecologies of tropical regions; food crops; perennial crops; crop associations
Partim C: fruit crops in temperate regions
Horticultural techniques in fruit growing (cutting, grafting, layering); physiology of growth, flowering and fruiting; growing systems
- Lectures :
Rotation, tillage and sowing, organic and mineral fertilization, ecological requirements and crop cycles, phytosanitary protection (weeds, diseases, pests), harvests, environmental impact, excursions: farm visits (conventional, organic and conservation agriculture)
- excursions: farm visits
Partim B : tropical cultures
- Lectures :
Cropping systems and main agricultural ecologies of tropical regions; food crops; perennial crops; crop associations
Partim C: fruit crops in temperate regions
Horticultural techniques in fruit growing (cutting, grafting, layering); physiology of growth, flowering and fruiting; growing systems
Teaching methods
Lectures, largely illustrated with photos and diagrams, visits to agricultural service websites (warnings, manuring advice), direct observation of engine parts
- Follow-up of culture development by plant dissection
- Farm tours with agricultural service specialists and farmers
- Follow-up of culture development by plant dissection
- Farm tours with agricultural service specialists and farmers
Evaluation methods
Written exam. Cross-curricular and synthesis questions aimed at evaluating the reasoned and critical approach to agricultural practices.
Other information
This course can be given in English.
Online resources
Moodle
Bibliography
Nombreuses sources en ligne d'institutions de service agricole (CIPF, IRBAB, CEPICOP, Terres Inovia...)
Références données dans les montages powerpoint
Numerous online sources of agricultural service institutions (CIPF, IRBAB, CEPICOP, Terres Inovia...)
References given in the Powerpoint presentations
Références données dans les montages powerpoint
Numerous online sources of agricultural service institutions (CIPF, IRBAB, CEPICOP, Terres Inovia...)
References given in the Powerpoint presentations
Faculty or entity
AGRO
