- Docente: Lorenzo Barbanti
- Credits: 9
- SSD: AGR/02
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Lorenzo Barbanti (Modulo Mod 1) Andrea Parenti (Modulo Mod 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo Mod 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo Mod 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Animal Production (cod. 8882)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will achieve a fundamental knowledge of soil, climate and the agricultural techniques needed for the management and improvement (both quantitative and qualitative) of crops.
Course contents
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Section 1 - Agronomy (Modulo 1)
- AGRONOMY (4 hrs)
Definition, role and statistic data.
- AGRONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT (12 hrs)
Climate. Main climatic aspects and implication with soil and crop management.
Agroecosystems: technical and environmental aspects.
Soil. Soil fertility and chemical, physical and biological soil properties.
- Agronomic techniques (24 hrs)
- Soil tillage. Conventional and modern techniques.
- Water management and irrigation.
- Soil fertilization and nutrients
- Planting operations and seed technology
- Lectures, seminars and field practical activities (24 hrs)
Section 2 - Herbaceous Crops (Modulo 2)
- Main herbaceous crop (10 hrs): cereals, legume crops, oil crops and industrial crops
- Forage crops (10 hrs): forage conservation, annual/perennial forages
- Field visit and seminar (10 hrs)
- AGRONOMY (4 hrs)
Readings/Bibliography
Section 1 - Modulo 1
Ceccon, P., Fagnano, M., Grignani, C., Monti, M., Orlandini, S. Agronomia. EdiSES, 2017.
Giardini, L. L’Agronomia per Conservare il Futuro. Pàtron Editore, 2012.
Section 2 - Modulo 2
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. Patron Editore, Bologna, 2001
Baldoni R., Giardini L. Coltivazioni erbacee: Foraggere e tappeti erbosi. Ed. Patron, Bologna
Bonciarelli U., Bonciarelli F. Coltivazioni erbacee. Ed. Edagricole, Bologna
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons in classroom supported by slide display; complementary lectures, seminars and problem discussion in classroom; lab and field activities in specific places.
Assessment methods
Section 1 - Modulo 1: oral/written exam
Section 2 - Modulo 2: oral exam
Teaching tools
Blackboard, video-projector, personal computer, web access. All lectures are supported by PowerPoint slides.
Office hours
See the website of Lorenzo Barbanti
See the website of Andrea Parenti
SDGs




This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.