Horticultural Production Physiology

About this programme

Knowledge equivalent to 180 credits, including at least 60 credits in Natural Science or 60 credits in Social Science, and English 6. The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent to 180 credits, including at least 60 credits in Natural Science or 60 credits in Social Science, and English 6. The aim of the course is to give a broader and deeper knowledge about production physiology factors important for advanced horticultural production systems. The course focuses on horticultural crops, their development, growth and quality in relation to sustainable crop production systems. The following topics are included: To pass the course, passed written and oral assignments as well as participation in the compulsory activities are required. 60 hp Natural Science is recommended as prior knowledge to fully comprehend the course material and pass the course. Background literature (used in BI1309, Horticultural Systems and Future Challenges) Plant Physiology and Development, 6th ed. 2015 , Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Moller, I.M. & Murphy, A. Sinauer Associates Inc., USA. ISBN 978-1-60535-326-5 Physiological Plant Ecology , 4th ed. 2003, Larcher, W. Springer-Verlag, Germany. ISBN: 3-540-43516-6 Principles of Horticultural Physiology, 1st ed. 2013, Duner, E. CABI, UK. ISBN: 978 1 78064 025 9 **Plant Physiology, Development and Metabolism, **1st e. 2018, Bhatla, S.C. & Lal, M.A. Springer, Singapore. ISBN 978 – 981 – 13 – 2023 - 1