Weeks | Topics |
1 |
Classification of field crops
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2 |
Major field farming systems, definition and importance of tillage, soil
expected benefits of tillage, drawbacks of improper tillage
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3 |
Tillage methods and tools, definition of fallow, shapes and fallow
expected benefits
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4 |
Definition of seed and seed concepts
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5 |
Characteristics that should be present in a quality seed (physical properties of the seed value)
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6 |
Characteristics that should be present in a quality seed (seed biological and genetic values)
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7 |
Sowing methods, importance of sowing time, main sowing methods and their comparison
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8 |
midterm exam
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9 |
Irrigation and fertilization, main irrigation and fertilization methods
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10 |
Fertilizer types and fertilization methods, green fertilization and rotation
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11 |
Multiple cultivation, weeds and weed control
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12 |
General characteristics of cereals, industrial crops, edible legumes, meadow pasture and forage crops
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13 |
Economic importance and cultivation techniques
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14 |
Economic importance and cultivation techniques
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