Crop science

Teacher(s)

Lobet Guillaume;

Language

French
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Prerequisites

Baccalaureate courses in bioengineering or exact sciences, particularly general and plant biology, ecology, earth sciences. Bioengineering master courses: plant production, agrarian systems. Other desired courses: soil sciences, biosphere engineering, systems analysis.

Main themes

Topics covered :
Crop science of the main field crops and horticultural crops in temperate regions; tropical field crops. Evolution of the state of the land and crops during the seasons. Work to be carried out (tillage, sowing, fertilization, weeding, phytosanitary treatments, harvests) ' Recognition of weeds of field crops at an early stage and specific keys of determination.
Partim A: field crops and market gardening in temperate regions
Partim B : tropical cultures
Partim C: fruit crops in temperate regions

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	a. Contribution of the activity to the AA reference frame (AA of the program) To know and understand a base of in-depth knowledge in the field of plant production (M1.1, M1.2, M2.2) Activate and mobilize one's knowledge in engineering according to a quantitative approach, in front of a complex agronomy problem at the plant and field scales (M2.4) Propose an analytical and systemic scientific approach to deepen a research problem in the field of plant production (M3.3, M3.4) b. Specific formulation for this AA activity of the program At the end of this activity, the student will be able to : - to establish the phytotechnical acts and to justify them according to the physiology and ecophysiology of the plant - to reason a method of phytosanitary protection according to the environmental and physiological constraints of the crop - to criticize the relevance of phytotechnical acts in the global framework of the productive system

Content

Part A: Field crops and market gardening in temperate regions

- Lectures: Sustainable agriculture and innovative systems: organic farming, conservation agriculture, agroecology. Crop rotation, tillage and sowing, organic and mineral fertilisation, input reduction, ecological requirements and crop cycles, plant protection (weeds, diseases, pests), harvesting, environmental impact
- Interactive classes: Group activities using agricultural serious games
- Farm classes: On-site classes at the Corroy University Farm, field tours, crop visits
- Excursions: visits to farms (organic and conservation agriculture)

Partim B: tropical crops

- Lectures: Cropping systems and main agricultural production in tropical regions; innovative systems and sustainable agriculture; food crops; perennial crops; tropical smallholder agriculture. Intercropping; agroforestry, conservation agriculture

Partim C: Fruit crops in temperate regions

- Lectures: Horticultural techniques in fruit growing (cuttings, grafting, layering); physiology of growth, flowering and fruiting; cropping systems
- Excursion: sustainable development; organic farming, integrated pest management

Teaching methods

Lectures, largely illustrated with photos and diagrams, visits to agricultural service websites (warnings, manuring advice), direct observation of engine parts, groups activities, on farm classes
- Follow-up of culture development by plant dissection
- Farm tours with agricultural service specialists and farmers

Evaluation methods

Partim A: Field crops and market gardening in temperate regions

- Basic agricultural knowledge: tests throughout the year, at the end of each course
- Open-book written examination. Establishment of a crop rotation system to assess a reasoned and critical approach to agricultural practices, within the framework of sustainable development

Partim B: tropical crops

Open-book written examination. Cross-disciplinary and synthesis questions aimed at assessing a reasoned and critical approach to agricultural practices within the framework of sustainable development

Partim C: fruit crops in temperate regions

Open-book written examination. Cross-disciplinary and synthesis questions aimed at evaluating a reasoned and critical approach to agricultural practices within the framework of sustainable development

Online resources

Moodle

Bibliography

Nombreuses sources en ligne d'institutions de service agricole (CIPF, IRBAB, CEPICOP, Terres Inovia...)
Références bibliographiques données dans les montages powerpoint
Numerous online sources of agricultural service institutions (CIPF, IRBAB, CEPICOP, Terres Inovia...)
References given in the Powerpoint presentations

Teaching materials

• dias powerpoint disponibles sur moodle

Faculty or entity

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