02096 - Field Crops

Learning outcomes

Students will learn about the principal characteristic and agronomic management of the most important herbaceous crops, so they will acquire the necessary tools and knowledge for the management of agricultural systems.

Course contents

Contents of the theoretical teaching unit (4 CFU, total 40 hours: 24 frontal lessons and 16 integrative activities) : A general introduction to the importance and worldwide diffusion of herbaceous crops (cereals, grain legumes, oilseed crops, sugar crops, textiles, and aromatics). Forage crops and forage conservation techniques. The following aspects are covered for all species: origin and distribution, botanical classification, morphology and physiology, cultivation techniques, and market destination of the product.

Skills acquired in the theoretical teaching unit:

The student learns the general aspects, agronomic advantages and characteristics of the main herbaceous species.

Contents of the practical unit: Field visits and identification of the main species. Students’ presentations of monographic topics based on the relevant literature, followed by critical discussion in class.

Skills acquired in the practical unit: the student is able to recognize cultivated herbaceous species at different phases of their biological cycle.

Readings/Bibliography

The following books could be used for supporting/integrating the slides provided by the teacher

Mosca G. Reyneri A. Coltivazioni erbacee (Vol. 1, Cereali e colture industriali; Vol. 2, Aromatiche e officinali, orticole agroindustriali, foraggere e colture a fini ecosistemici ed energetici). Edagricole, 2022 e 2024.

Baldoni G. Coltivazioni erbacee. Libreriauniversitaria.it, 2020.

Bonciarelli U., Bonciarelli F. Coltivazioni erbacee. Edagricole, 1992.

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons, field visits.

Assessment methods

Oral exam . The evaluation will be based on: completeness of the knowledge acquired; ability to analytically describe the topics covered in class; mastery of technical terminology and consistency with the topics covered. The exam will consist of two questions and will last 15-20 minutes.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Slides provided by the Teacher

Office hours

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