- Docente: Andrea Monti
- Credits: 8
- SSD: AGR/02
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Agricultural Technology (cod. 8524)
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to analyze sustainable cropping systems from the economic and environmental point of view. This entails the knowledge of productive traits of the major crops and how to improve agricultural techniques towards achieving higher yields.
Course contents
During the class lecture he gets scientific and technical information on the cultivation of main field crops. Each crop is described on the basis of its economic importance, main morpho-physiological traits and environmental requirements. Its particular cropping techniques are discussed, together with the quantitative-qualitative parameters of its production. The main species is described in deep, while only the main differential characteristics are underlined for the other crops.
Readings/Bibliography
· BALDONI R., GIARDINI L. Coltivazioni erbacee: Cereali e proteaginose. Ed. Patron, Bologna
· BALDONI R., GIARDINI L. Coltivazioni erbacee: Piante oleifere, da zucchero, da fibra, orticole e aromatiche. Ed. Patron, Bologna
· BALDONI R., GIARDINI L. Coltivazioni erbacee: Foraggere e tappeti erbosi. Ed. Patron, Bologna
· BONCIARELLI U., BONCIARELLI F. Coltivazioni erbacee. Ed. Edagricole, Bologna
Teaching methods
Class lectures with overhead video presentations, practical experiences, including visits to the agricultural garden
Assessment methods
Assessment will be through a recognition test of species (photos) and seeds.
Only the students that pass the recognition test can access the written test (lasting 60 minutes), which consists in three open questions on topics covered in the lecture.
The evaluation is based on the ability of students to interpret, discuss and synthesize the questions asked. Student can sit the exam in English language, asking for it to the professor at least one week before the exam.
Teaching tools
Power point slides shown by overhead video projector during the lectures. Slides (pdf) can be downloaded through IOL upon subscription by students
Office hours
See the website of Andrea Monti
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.