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Fruit growing technologies (KHORBAN-GYUMTECH-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 4

Study mode

full-time

Prerequisites

Evaluation type

Mid-term evaluation

Course category

Compulsory

Language

English

Instructors

Responsible instructor

Kajtárné dr. Czinege Anikó

Responsible department

Kertészeti Tanszék

Instructor(s)

Kajtárné dr. Czinege Anikó

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Course objectives

The aim of teaching the course is to: Students will learn about plantation establishment, agro- and phytotechnical basics of fruit plantations, methods of yield estimation and control, harvesting, storage, making goods and marketing in general.

Course content

Seminars

The knowledge to be learned: 1. Preparation for planting and Planting materials 2. Planting technology 3. Choice of varieties 4. Phytotechnic 5. Crown -forming pruning 6. Pruning methods 7. Agricultural technology and irrigation 8. Nutrient management 9. Possibilities of protection against extreme weather 10. Harvest 11. Storage 12. Preparation of goods

Acquired competences

Knowledge

Knowledge – You know the morphology and physiology of fruit plants. – He/she is understood the biological and technological basis of fruit production, the agro- and phytotechnical specificities and their control options, and the abiotic effects on fruit production and the effective ways of protection against them. – They have an overview of the specificities of the production processes involved in each fruit sector, the main theoretical and methodological foundations and the related practical knowledge. – You will have the necessary knowledge to identify problems in the fruit production sectors and the relevant information gathering, analysis and problem solving methods. – Knowledge of the terminology and jargon of the fruit sector. – In his/her work, pays particular attention to the creation of an environment that supports the health of individuals and society, and the use of health-friendly technological solutions.

Skills

Skills – In the production of horticultural crops, it is capable of producing, preserving and presenting fruit crops of high biological value and food quality in a safe manner, free from damage and deterioration. – The ability to manage and operate enterprises, companies, production plants and small and medium-sized enterprises in the fruit sector at an engineering level, taking into account environmental management and environmental protection requirements. – In the horticultural sector, he/she is able to plan and carry out pre-production and production procedures, allocate resources professionally, participate in the preparation of proposals to support professional decisions and draw conclusions, not only at the operational level. – Ability to formulate professional problems in the fruit-growing sector, to identify expected trends, to develop an independent professional position and to defend it in discussions. – Ability to carry out detailed analysis, identify basic relationships and draw independent conclusions based on knowledge and methods in the field of fruit production. – Ability to manage directly, under professional supervision, the sub-tasks of a research project at operational level. – The ability to understand and interpret the professional knowledge that determines the functioning of the fruit sector at a systemic level. – To learn the most important practical skills of fruit growing, based on the knowledge of biological, morphological and technological basics. – Be familiar with the most important sources of knowledge and literature.

Attitude

Attitudes – It represents the role of agriculture, in particular horticulture and fruit growing, in society, and represents the most important values of its field. – Understands and applies the rules of fruit-growing terminology in English language. – Has a constructive approach to professional issues. He/she is pro-active and receptive to new ideas, open to communicating in a credible way the basic results and characteristics of agricultural sciences to both professional and non-professional audiences. – Is sensitive to problems in his/her field, seeks to analyse and solve them, and approaches the resolution of professional problems with a spirit of cooperation. – Has an environmentally conscious approach to sustainable management. – A sense of responsibility for the legal and ethical standards and rules governing R & D & I activities. – It is open to the latest advances in production improvement in the fruit sector. – Demand for quality. – Professional responsibility and a willingness to cooperate. – Students should be familiar with the most important basic concepts of the fruit production sector, which will enable them to enter a Master's programme in the relevant field of study.

Autonomy and responsibilities

Autonomy and responsibilities – - Be able to critically analyse and process information and data on fruit production in a variety of ways. – - Be able to make decisions on fruit species and varieties to be planted, taking into account the ecological needs and economic situation of fruit crops and the ecological conditions of the area concerned. – - To be able to make responsible decisions in the future, knowing the current economic situation and prospects of the sector

Requirements, evaluation and grading

Mid-term study requirements

The course ends with a practical certificate. The conditions for obtaining the practical grade are: – write an "Essay" and obtain at least a satisfactory mark. planned date: Ápril 8. – Submission of a "Plantation Installation Plan" assignment and obtaining a pass mark, Deadline for submission: Ápril 8. The installation plan task and the test mark are developed as follows: (5) excellent 90 - 100 % (4) good 80 - 89 % (3) medium 66 - 79 % (2) sufficient 50 - 65 % (1) inadequate 50 % below If you fail an essay, installation plan task or papers, you will be given one make-up opportunity in the last week of the term. The practical grade will be based on the results of the installation plan task (60%), essay (40%) The practical grade will be awarded on the basis of at least satisfactory completion of each of the 2 reports

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

Study aids: NJE KVK library Study aids edited by the lecturer of the course in Moodle.

Readings

Compulsory readings

• Melvin Neil Westwood (1993): Temperate-Zone Pomology: Physiology and Culture, Third Edition, Timber Press. ISBN: 978-1-60469-070-5