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303375 (v.3) Production Horticulture 302
Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Seminar: | 1 x 1 Hours Monthly |
Fieldwork: | 1 x 3 Hours Monthly |
Syllabus: | Explores the broad principles of production and postharvest handling of tree fruit crops and table grapes. Fruit tree physiology, flowering, fruit set and development. Pollination. Major fruit groups. Orchard establishment and management. Pests and disease control. Nutrition and growth regulators. Irrigation management. Mechanisation and treellis systems. Harvesting and handling. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have classified major groups of fruit crops according to pomological classification, use and seasonal requirements. Explained the appropriate orchard planting, establishment and management of the main fruit crops. Selected suitable agronomic management techniques e.g. training systems, nutrition, growth regulators, irrigation, pest and disease control for each of the main fruit crops for given production areas in Western Australia. Explained fruit tree physiology, flowering, pollination, fruit set and development and evaluated the harvesting and post-harvest handling of the main fruit crops. Used information resources to undertake an effective literature search to critically analyse the topic being considered. Written assignments and field reports in an approved style appropriately referenced and generally indicate a high standard of communication skills. Demonstrated an ability to meet deadlines and demonstrated the practical application of scientific principles through report writing and field trips. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Davies, F.S and Albrigo, L.G., (1994), Citrus, Wallingford, United Kingdom, CABI Publishing. Glowinski, L., (1997), The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia, Victoria, Australia, Lothian Books. Jackson, D.I and Lonney, N.E., (1999), Temperate andSubtropical Fruit Crops,Wallingford, United Kingdom, CABI Publishing. Nakasone, H.Y and Paull, R.E., (1998), Tropical Fruits,Wallingford, United Kingdom, CABI Publishing. Webster, A.D and Looney, N.E., (1995), Cherries: Crop Physiology, Production and Uses. Oxon, United Kingdom, CABI Publishing. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 20%. End of Semester Examination 40%. Field Trip Report 20%. Mid Semester Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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