The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about the importance of ornamental tree nursery production, the establishment of a nursery, propagation and growing technologies, the morphology, ecological requirements and uses of commercially available, major woody taxa. In addition, the course also covers the technology of open field production of herbaceous perennials, as well as knowledge of the most important taxa.
Open field ornamental cultivation (KHORBAN-SZDITERM-1)
Basic data
Name and type of the study programme
Horticultural Engineering, undergraduate program
Curriculum
2024
Classes / consultation hours
2 + 2 + 0 (L+S+Labs)
Credits
4 credits
Theory – Practice
Theory: 50%, Practice: 50%
Recommended semester
Semester 4
Study mode
full-time
Prerequisites
Evaluation type
Colloquium
Course category
Compulsory
Language
English
Instructors
Responsible instructor
Ecseri Károly
Responsible department
Kertészeti Tanszék
Instructor(s)
Ecseri Károly
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Course objectives
Course content
Lectures
Curriculum: Actual status and future tendencies of outdoor cultivation of ornamentals Significant parts and characteristic of outdoor ornamentals Parts of tree nursery, conditions of establishment, tools, equipment, machinery Sexual reproduction in tree nursery and perennial gardening Asexual propagation (cutting, layering, division, micro propagation) Asexual propagation (grafting, budding, stocks) Growing technology of deciduous ornamental trees and shrubs Growing technology of perennial plants Lifting, storage Packaging, transportation, marketing, quality requirements Production of outdoor roses, pot growing system Pruning methods of ornamental tree nursery Varieties application in ornamental tree nursery and perennial gardening Innovations in outdoor ornamental plant growing Plant identification practice (evergreens, deciduous trees and shrubs)
Seminars
Curriculum: Actual status and future tendencies of outdoor cultivation of ornamentals Significant parts and characteristic of outdoor ornamentals Parts of tree nursery, conditions of establishment, tools, equipment, machinery Sexual reproduction in tree nursery and perennial gardening Asexual propagation (cutting, layering, division, micro propagation) Asexual propagation (grafting, budding, stocks) Growing technology of deciduous ornamental trees and shrubs Growing technology of perennial plants Lifting, storage Packaging, transportation, marketing, quality requirements Production of outdoor roses, pot growing system Pruning methods of ornamental tree nursery Varieties application in ornamental tree nursery and perennial gardening Innovations in outdoor ornamental plant growing Plant identification practice (evergreens, deciduous trees and shrubs)
Acquired competences
Knowledge
Graduates will • be aware of the biological and technological bases of ornamental tree nursery 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 ornamental tree nursery • 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 ornamental tree nursery, 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 ornamental tree nursery, 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 (ornamental tree nursery) • 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: 15 species or varieties (12 woody plants + 3 perennials) identification from the list in 12. week (30 point). At least 50 % (15 point) is required to signature of semester. - Once opportunity of supplementary plant identification test in 13. week Final examination requirements: - At least 50 % (15 points) of plant identification test The type of exam: colloquium - Mode: in written form, online. Student takes exam from all of the exam items. - Application: in NEPTUN according to the requirements Grading: Plant identification test: 30 point Colloquium: 70 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 % Exam items: Significant parts and characteristic of outdoor ornamentals Parts of tree nursery, conditions of establishment, tools, equipment, machinery Sexual reproduction in tree nursery Asexual propagation (cutting, layering, division, micro propagation) Asexual propagation (grafting, budding, stocks) Growing technology of deciduous ornamental trees and shrubs Growing technology of herbaceous ornamental plants Lifting, storage Packaging, transportation, marketing, quality requirements Production of outdoor roses, pot growing system
Exam requirements
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Generative AI usage
Use of GAI tools is not permitted for solving assignments. This means GAI tools cannot be used to complete formative or summative assessments, and using GAI constitutes academic misconduct. The use of AI tools for spelling and grammar checking does not fall under this prohibition.
Study aids, laboratory background
Study materials: The presentation and slideshow of plant pictures posted by the instructor in the Teams. Botanical garden, glasshouse and Public garden of the Faculty.
Readings
Compulsory readings
Magdolna Sütöri-Diószegi - Márk S.: Modern growth regulation systems in ornamental tree nursery 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/nursery Ildikó K. - Márk S.: Modern system of cultivation, trade and application of perennials. 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/perennials
Recommended readings
Graham, R.: The Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of perennials. Dorling Kindersley, United Kingdom, 2006. ISBN: 978-140-530-600-3 George W. D. Symonds: The shrub identification book. HarperCollins Publisher Inc., New York, 1963. ISBN: 978-068-805-040-5 George W. D. Symonds: The tree identification book. HarperCollins Publisher Inc., New York, 2003. ISBN: 978-068-805-039-9 Brickell, Ch. editor in chief: Royal Horticultural Society. Encyclopedia of plants and flowers. New Edition. Dorling Kindersley Ltd., China, 2019. ISBN: 978-024-134-326-5 Dirr, M.: Manual of Woody Landscape Plants. Stipes Publishing Company, Champaign, Illinois, USA. 2001. ISBN: 978-158-874-868-3 Krüssmann, G.: Manual of Cultivated Conifers. Timber Press, Portland, Or. USA. 1985. ISBN: 978-160-469-111-5 Krüssmann, G.: Manual of Cultivated Broad-leaved Trees and Shrubs. Timber Press, Portland, Or., USA. 1989. ISBN: 978-091-730-478-1