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Basic ornamental cultivation (KHORBAN-DISZNALA-1)

Basic data

Name and type of the study programme

Horticultural Engineering, undergraduate program

Curriculum

2024

Classes / consultation hours

0 + 4 + 0 (L+S+Labs)

Credits

4 credits

Theory – Practice

Theory: 0%, Practice: 100%

Recommended semester

Semester 3

Study mode

full-time

Prerequisites

Evaluation type

Mid-term evaluation

Course category

Compulsory

Language

English

Instructors

Responsible instructor

Turiné Dr. Farkas Zsuzsa

Responsible department

Kertészeti Tanszék

Instructor(s)

Ecseri Károly

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Course objectives

Students will learn about the attributes of Hungarian and European ornamental plant production sector, characteristic of ornamental plant production and trade, conditions of production, regulation of growing and development. The aim of these course is to provide basic knowledge of remarkable annuals, biennials and lawn species and their use, as well as the used flower bed forms and planting systems.

Course content

Seminars

Definition of floriculture and ornamental plant production, classification, actual status, future tendencies Plant identification practice Environmental conditions of ornamental plant production Production methods and application of annuals Production methods and application of biennials Sowing and maintenance of lawn Flower bed forms and planting systems Cultivation of annual cut and dried flowers Seed production of annual ornamental plants

Acquired competences

Knowledge

Graduates will • be aware of the biological and technological bases of ornamental plants production, the agro- and phytotechnical characteristics and regulations of ornamental plants • have a good understanding of the characteristics of the production processes in ornamental plant, the most important theoretical and methodological basic principles • know the terminology of floriculture • know ornamental plant products and have a good understanding of trading

Skills

Graduates • can produce safe ornamental plants of high biological quality without damage to them, preserve and package them • can plan and carry out procedures preparing and supporting production in the field of floriculture, distribute resources in a professional way, take part in elaborating suggestions for professional decision making and draw conclusions • can conduct detailed analyses based on the knowledge and methods related to floriculture, explore correlations and draw conclusions independently

Attitude

Graduates • accept and represent the social role of agriculture, especially that of horticulture and the related field of science (floriculture) • have a constructive attitude towards professional issues. • are sensitive to problems in their professional field and aim at analysing and solving them in collaboration with others • are environment-conscious and have positive attitude towards sustainable agriculture • are open to apply the latest results of horticultural production development • have a positive attitude towards quality • feel strong sense of professional responsibility and have cooperative skills • are committed to the professional and ethical norms of horticulture

Autonomy and responsibilities

Graduates • take responsibility for their own decisions and work as well as for the work of other employees under their supervision • take responsibility for the consequences of their professional point of view • can identify problems independently in their chosen branch of horticulture and field of specialisation, develop solution strategies using their theoretical and practical knowledge and follow these strategies consistently

Requirements, evaluation and grading

Mid-term study requirements

Assignments: - Participation of practices - Plant identification test in 9. week (30 point) at least 50 % (15 point) - Midterm exam 12. week (70 point) at least 50 % (35 point) - Once opportunity of supplementary midterm exam or plant identification test in 13. week Final examination requirements: - At least 50 % of midterm exam and plant identification test The type of exam: seminar mark, based on midterm exam and plant identification test Grading: Midterm exam 70 point Plant identification test 30 point Total: 100 point 5 (excellent) 86-100 point 86-100 % 4 (good) 76-85 point 76-85 % 3 (satisfeactory) 61-75 point 61-75 % 2 (sufficient) 50-60 point 50-60 % 1 (fail) below 49 point below 50 %

Generative AI usage

Use of GAI tools is permitted in a limited manner (e.g., for literature search support or specific tools). In this case, the course instructor is responsible for defining where and how GAI tools may be used in assignments. The course description must specify in detail how GAI tools may be used during the course.

Study aids, laboratory background

Powerpoint presentations, slideshow of plant pictures. Botanical garden and glasshouse of Faculty

Readings

Compulsory readings

https://e-learning.nje.hu/ Péter H. - Márk S.: Past, present and tendencies of Hungarian ornamental plant production In: Éva Németh Zámboriné, Szilvia Sárosi, Levente Horváth: Modern Horticulture. Corvinus University of Budapest, Faculty of Horticultural Science, 2013. (ISBN: 978-963-503-552-6) http://kertesztananyag.hu/modern-systems-in-production-and-commerce-in-ornamentals/past-present-tendencies-ornam István Dániel M. - Márk S.: Growth regulation of ornamental plants. In: Éva Németh Zámboriné, Szilvia Sárosi, Levente Horváth: Modern Horticulture. Corvinus University of Budapest, Faculty of Horticultural Science, 2013. (ISBN: 978-963-503-552-6) http://kertesztananyag.hu/modern-systems-in-production-and-commerce-in-ornamentals/growth-regul-ornam Péter H. - Márk S.: Technical conditions of modern ornamental plant cultivation. In: Éva Németh Zámboriné, Szilvia Sárosi, Levente Horváth: Modern Horticulture. Corvinus University of Budapest, Faculty of Horticultural Science, 2013. (ISBN: 978-963-503-552-6) http://kertesztananyag.hu/modern-systems-in-production-and-commerce-in-ornamentals/technical-cond