Seed Production and Nursery Management - General Info

SUBJECT	SEMESTER	CFU	SSD	LANGUAGE
118887 - BOTANY AND PLANT PHYSIOLOGY	First Semester	6	BIO/01		Learning objectives KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Students will have to demonstrate that they have acquired a good level of knowledge on aspects of plant systematics, on the form, structure and functions of plants, on the fundamental physiological processes in plants and on the relationships between plants and the environment. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Students will have to demonstrate that they are able to use the acquired knowledge of botany and plant physiology for applications in agriculture, with reference to aspects related to the plant/growth environment relationships to be able to interpret the physiological needs of plants in natural or anthropized environments with reference to cultivation in the field and in a controlled environment MAKING JUDGEMENTS The theoretical and practical skills acquired will allow the student to evaluate how to manage production systems in relation to botany and plant physiology and to cultivation conditions in a changing environment that continually generates new management challenges. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Students must demonstrate that they have acquired the ability to evaluate whether the solution of practical problems requires the acquisition of knowledge not provided by the course and must be able to access scientific-technical sources that allow them to acquire new knowledge useful for solving problems unapproached before. LEARNING SKILLS Students must demonstrate that they have acquired the ability to illustrate relevant aspects of the botany and plant physiology of species of interest in relation to their use in activities related to the profession.
119390 - SUBSTRATES AND MICROBIOLOGY	-	4	-	-	Learning objectives Modulo di Microbiologia The course aims to provide basic knowledge for microbiology and some technical informations on microbiological management of seed, soil and substrates. The main microbiological traits of some relevant substrates will be specifically presented and the application of beneficial microrganisms on substrates will be discussed. Students will be able to acquire knowledge, skills, and judgmentin different production contests and for nursery. Additional objectives include improving learning abilities and communication skills, specifically the ability to present topics related to the microbiology of interface plant-soilsand substrates using appropriate terminology. Modulo di Substrati The courseaims to introduce the organic, inorganic and syntheticsubstratesector. Students willlearn and acquire knowledge about the requirementsthatcondition the choice of a substrate, the chemical and physicalcharacteristics of substrates, and the mainsubstratesused in horticulture. At the end of the course, studentswill be able to apply the acquired knowledge in different production realities (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequatecriticalability (making judgements). The coursewillpayattention to improvingcommunication skills (communication skills) in variousprofessionalcontexts. Students willacquire skills to promotetheirown self-improvement (learning skills).
MODULO DI SUBSTRATI	First Semester	1	AGR/04		Learning objectives The course aims to introduce the organic, inorganic and synthetic substrate sector. Students will earn and acquire knowledge about the requirements that condition the choice of a substrate, the chemical and physical characteristics of substrates, and the main substrates used in horticulture. At the end of the course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in different production realities (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequate critical ability (making judgements). The course will pay attention to improving communication skills (communication skills) in various professional contexts. Students will acquire skills to promote their own self-improvement (learning skills).
MODULO DI MICROBIOLOGIA	First Semester	3	AGR/16		Learning objectives The course aims to provide basic knowledge for microbiology and some technical informations on microbiological management of seed, soil and substrates. The main microbiological traits of some relevant substrates will be specifically presented and the application of beneficial microrganisms on substrates will be discussed. Students will be able to acquire knowledge, skills, and judgmentin different production contests and for nursery. Additional objectives include improving learning abilities and communication skills, specifically the ability to present topics related to the microbiology of interface plant-soilsand substrates using appropriate terminology.
119392 - TECHNICAL ENGLISH	First Semester	4
119391 - LABORATORY OF MEASUREMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS AND DATA PROCESSING	-	8	-	-	Learning objectives KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Students will acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts and technologies in precision agriculture and livestock farming, including sensor systems, microcontrollers, and automation systems. They will understand how digital technologies impact the management of agricultural and livestock activities and the benefits of implementing these technologies. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Students will learn to apply acquired knowledge in practical settings, using sensors and automation systems to improve the efficiency of agricultural and livestock operations. They will be able to design and implement precision agriculture solutions tailored to the specific needs of different production contexts. MAKING JUDGEMENTS Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate available technological solutions, selecting the most appropriate ones to optimize business operations. They will be capable of identifying and managing technical non-conformities within agricultural and livestock systems. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Students will gain communication skills that enable them to present ideas and projects clearly and effectively to colleagues and external stakeholders. They will be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt their communication to different professional contexts. LEARNING SKILLS Students will develop the ability to learn independently, continuously updating themselves on technological innovations in the agricultural and livestock sectors. They will be encouraged to participate in work groups and develop research projects on specific topics, thus fostering active and continuous learning.
SENSORI, TRASDUTTORI, PLCEDATALOGGER	First Semester	4			Learning objectives KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Students will acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts and technologies in precision agriculture and livestock farming, including sensor systems, microcontrollers, and automation systems. They will understand how digital technologies impact the management of agricultural and livestock activities and the benefits of implementing these technologies. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Students will learn to apply acquired knowledge in practical settings, using sensors and automation systems to improve the efficiency of agricultural and livestock operations. They will be able to design and implement precision agriculture solutions tailored to the specific needs of different production contexts. MAKING JUDGEMENTS Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate available technological solutions, selecting the most appropriate ones to optimize business operations. They will be capable of identifying and managing technical non-conformities within agricultural and livestock systems. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Students will gain communication skills that enable them to present ideas and projects clearly and effectively to colleagues and external stakeholders. They will be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt their communication to different professional contexts. LEARNING SKILLS Students will develop the ability to learn independently, continuously updating themselves on technological innovations in the agricultural and livestock sectors. They will be encouraged to participate in work groups and develop research projects on specific topics, thus fostering active and continuous learning.
ELABORAZIONE DATI	First Semester	4			Learning objectives EKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student will acquire the basic knowledge useful for setting up: - plans for the collection of data in the farm, under the field conditions and from available databases (e.g. climate data); - dataset for collecting and organizing data; - the processing of data collected through the use of software (e.g. Excel). APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge in a working environment, with an understanding of technical terms and the ability to manage data and interact with other professional figures (Agronomists, Nutritionists, Veterinarians). MAKING JUDGEMENTS The student will have the ability to independently develop their own assessments regarding the collection and management of data and datasets. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to work in a team and relate. LEARNING SKILLS Learning will also be verified through work groups on specific topics.
119389 - PROTECTION OF SEEDS AND NURSERIES	-	6	-	-	Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding skills The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as: - Knowing and understanding the salient features of the entomological world - knowing the logic of post-embryonic development and the fundamental morphological characters. - To know and understand the biology and ethology of insects, with particular regard to phytophagous and beneficial insects Applied knowledge and understanding Teaching will enable knowledge and understanding to be applied, for example - Recognize an insect down to family level. - Apply population control systems according to the ethology of the phytophagous - Develop manual skills in entomological management at both the nursery and field level - Identify the logic of agricultural production and develop appropriate entomological pest control systems Autonomy of judgement Teaching allows the development of autonomy of judgement at various levels, such as - Hypothesizing the main phytophagous insects of greenhouses and open fields - propose the most appropriate control strategies Communication skills Participating in lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as - provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of recognition and control systems - using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary. Learning skills Participating in the lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material made available will facilitate the consolidation of one's learning skills, enabling one to, for example - stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating. - autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists - identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating.
MODULO DI ENTOMOLOGIA	First Semester	3	AGR/11		Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding skills The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as: - Knowing and understanding the salient features of the entomological world - knowing the logic of post-embryonic development and the fundamental morphological characters. - To know and understand the biology and ethology of insects, with particular regard to phytophagous and beneficial insects Applied knowledge and understanding Teaching will enable knowledge and understanding to be applied, for example - Recognize an insect down to family level. - Apply population control systems according to the ethology of the phytophagous - Develop manual skills in entomological management at both the nursery and field level - Identify the logic of agricultural production and develop appropriate entomological pest control systems Autonomy of judgement Teaching allows the development of autonomy of judgement at various levels, such as - Hypothesizing the main phytophagous insects of greenhouses and open fields - propose the most appropriate control strategies Communication skills Participating in lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as - provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of recognition and control systems - using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary. Learning skills Participating in the lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material made available will facilitate the consolidation of one's learning skills, enabling one to, for example - stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating. - autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists - identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating.
120460 - .	-	4	-	-	Learning objectives Modulo di Chimica generale Other objectives are the acquisition of a high degree of autonomy in reading and interpreting simple chemical formulas and reactions, in managing the principles that regulate the foundations of chemical reactivity and the ability to communicate the concepts acquired, using appropriate terminology. The course aims to provide students with the tools for a basic understanding of the structure of matter and chemical phenomena, both from a qualitative and quantitative point of view. Knowledge and understanding. Provide a basic knowledge of the structure, nomenclature, and properties of the main chemical compounds. Applied knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connect the topics of the course and to also be able to explain phenomena related to everyday life problems Autonomy of judgment. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret them and solve exercises. Learning skills. Develop the ability to describe the topics covered with propriety of language, clarity of exposition, ability to summarize, critical sense. Ability to learn. Learn the tools to use for problem solving. Modulo di Chimica organica The course is structured to provide students with a basic knowledge of Organic Chemistryto achieve the following educational objectives: Knowledge and understanding. Provide a basic understanding of the structure, nomenclature, properties and reactivity of the main compounds. Applying knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connect the topics of the course and also be able to explain phenomena related to problems of everyday life. Making judgements. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret and solve the exercises. Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe course topics with language properties, clarity, synthesis skills and critical meaning. Learning skills. Learn the tools to use forsolving exercises.
.	First Semester	2	CHIM/03		Learning objectives Modulo di Chimica generale Other objectives are the acquisition of a high degree of autonomy in reading and interpreting simple chemical formulas and reactions, in managing the principles that regulate the foundations of chemical reactivity and the ability to communicate the concepts acquired, using appropriate terminology. The course aims to provide students with the tools for a basic understanding of the structure of matter and chemical phenomena, both from a qualitative and quantitative point of view. Knowledge and understanding. Provide a basic knowledge of the structure, nomenclature, and properties of the main chemical compounds. Applied knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connect the topics of the course and to also be able to explain phenomena related to everyday life problems Autonomy of judgment. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret them and solve exercises. Learning skills. Develop the ability to describe the topics covered with propriety of language, clarity of exposition, ability to summarize, critical sense. Ability to learn. Learn the tools to use for problem solving. Modulo di Chimica organica The course is structured to provide students with a basic knowledge of Organic Chemistryto achieve the following educational objectives: Knowledge and understanding. Provide a basic understanding of the structure, nomenclature, properties and reactivity of the main compounds. Applying knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connect the topics of the course and also be able to explain phenomena related to problems of everyday life. Making judgements. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret and solve the exercises. Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe course topics with language properties, clarity, synthesis skills and critical meaning. Learning skills. Learn the tools to use forsolving exercises.
.	First Semester	2	CHIM/06		Learning objectives The course is structured to provide students with a basic knowledge of Organic Chemistryto achieve the following educational objectives: Knowledge and understanding. Provide a basic understanding of the structure, nomenclature, properties and reactivity of the main compounds. Applying knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connect the topics of the course and also be able to explain phenomena related to problems of everyday life. Making judgements. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret and solve the exercises. Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe course topics with language properties, clarity, synthesis skills and critical meaning. Learning skills. Learn the tools to use for solving exercises.
119388 - COSTRUZIONI E IMPIANTI PER LE COLTURE PROTETTE	Second Semester	4	AGR/10		Learning objectives Knowledge and Understanding The course aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge, techniques and organizational instructions to be able to manage climate control and automation in protected crop structures. In this context, students are expected to know the principles and criteria for the choice of green house type, roofing material and indoor environment control systems. Applied Knowledge and Understanding The courseaims to foster the student'sacquisition of such knowledge and understanding to be able to manageplantcultivation facilities in a protectedenvironment. Autonomy in Judgment The courseaims to developstudents' autonomy of judgement in terms of dealing with problemsrelated to plantcultivationstructures in a protectedenvironment. Communication Skills The student is expected to acquire a basic technical language relating to the topics covered in the lectures and exercises, in order to be able to converse with professionals and experts in the field of protected plant cultivation facilities. Learning Skills The course is aimed at fostering the development of the necessary skills in the use of technology, such as to ensure the students constant updating of knowledge useful for the performance of his professional activity, with particular regard to the consultation of regulatory, legislative, technological, digital, methodological and experimental innovation sources in relation to structures for the cultivation of plants in protected environments.
118867 - GENETICS AND PRINCIPLES OF GENETIC IMPROVEMENT	Second Semester	6	AGR/07		Learning objectives Knowledge and insight The course aims to provide the necessary information for understanding the theoretical and experimental bases of classical and modern genetics, with particularr eference to: structure and function of the hereditary material, flow of genetic information from DNA to proteins, chromosomal bases of heredity, inheritance of simple and complex traits, genetic variability as the basis for species evolution and genetic improvement, objectives and specific methods of breeding plants with different reproductive systems. Applying knowledge and insight The course topics will be covered so to provide an understanding of:temporal evolution of scientifict hought that led to discoveries, value of intuition and experimental verification, universality of the principles on which biological evolution is based, logical connection betweenstructure and function, transferability of principles and knowledge from model organisms to organisms of agricultural interest, importance of knowledge from other disciplines that are fundamental for the correct interpretation of the results. Judgement Through the program, students acquire new knowledge that they will elaborate with the knowledge already acquired in other fundamental disciplines, to contextualize the importance of genetics in the evolution of life and the maintenance of species. Communication Communication skills will be stimulated during the lessons to make students understand the importance of using appropriate and specific language in the presentation and the importance of comparing and verifying knowledge (between students and between students and teacher). Learning skills The course aims to strengthen the foundations in genomics and related fundamental disciplines to enable students to continue in-depth and specialized studies with an improved level of autonomy.
118874 - SEED TECHNOLOGY AND SEED QUALITY	Second Semester	6	AGR/02		Learning objectives The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of seed technology and quality, and the full understanding of the topics developed during lectures, for their application in the seed industry. Upon ending the course, students will be able to elaborate and solve the most common problems of seed supply chain. Particularly, students will be able to compare, choose, apply and plan simple procedures of seed selection, analysis, and quality improvement. Additional objectives are: the development of knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of plant production, as well as the ability to communicate the acquired concepts with an appropriate terminology.
118892 - .	Second Semester	6	AGR/09		Learning objectives The course is structured to provide students with a basic knowledge of mechanization necessary for the selection of agricultural machinery. This includes functional aspects, management, dimensioning, time and cost of agricultural operations in the seed and nursery fields. In detail: Knowledge and understanding skills. Basic knowledge of mechanics applied to machinery, operation of agricultural machinery, propulsion and transmission systems, and energy sources. Knowledge of the types of operating machines, technologies, equipment and the related operations in seed and nursery. Knowledge of the techniques and parameters for selecting a machinery fleet according to the context. Applied knowledge and understanding skills. Develop the ability to determine the operational context, mechanical, technical, agronomic and economic parameters for the choice of tractors, operating machines and technologies, with their combination and dimensioning according to the business context. Autonomy of judgment. Develop the ability to analyze data and situations to evaluate machines and technologies with reference to the specific context. Communication skills. Develop the ability to discuss on the topics covered and interact with stakeholders in agricultural mechanics with propriety of language, clarity, ability to summarize and critical sense. Ability to learn. Learn the tools to gain autonomy and deepen aspects related to machines and technologies to be used for the improvement of various business contexts.
119394 - LABORATORIO DI DETERMINAZIONI ANALITICHE DEL TERRENO E DEI SUBSTRATI	-	8	-	-	Learning objectives The aim of the course is to provide students with all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for carrying out physical determinations on substrates. Another objective is to understand how and to what extent these analysis and therefore the knowledge of the specific characteristics of the substrate in use can influence and improve first the choice and then the management of the same. Other objectives common to all modules are: ability to read and interpret an analysis sheet of a sample, be it soil or substrate; knowledge of the fundamental parameters for the physical and chemical characterization and classification of a soil or substrate; acquisition of the methods for carrying out a complete analysis of a soil or substrate sample from sampling to the drafting of the final report according to the methods reported in the Official Gazette.
DETERMINAZIONI CHIMICHE SU MATRICE LIQUIDA	First Semester	2			Learning objectives The course is structured to provide students with general both theoretical and practical knowledge of the main soil and substrate analyzes to achieve the following educational objectives: Knowledge and understanding. Provide all the main physical and chemical analyzes of the soil and substrates on both a solid and liquid matrix will be taken into consideration and analyzed in detail, first with theoretical explanations and then with practical exercises in the laboratory. Applying knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connectthe topics of the course. Making judgements. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret it and solve exercises. Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe the topics covered with language skills, expository clarity, synthesis ability and critical sense. Learning skills. Learn the tools and methodologies to use for carrying out laboratory analyzes and interpreting the results obtained.
DETERMINAZIONI ANALITICHE SU MATRICE SOLIDA	First Semester	2			Learning objectives The course is structured to provide students with general both theoretical and practical knowledge of the main soil and substrate analyzes to achieve the following educational objectives: Knowledge and understanding. Provide all the main physical and chemical analyzes of the soil and substrates on both a solid and liquid matrix will be taken into consideration and analyzed in detail, first with theoretical explanations and then with practical exercises in the laboratory. Applying knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connectthe topics of the course. Making judgements. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret it and solve exercises. Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe the topics covered with language skills, expository clarity, synthesis ability and critical sense. Learning skills. Learn the tools and methodologies to use for carrying out laboratory analyzes and interpreting the results obtained.
DETERMINAZIONI FISICHE DEL TERRENO	First Semester	2			Learning objectives The aim of the course is to provide students with all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for carrying out physical determinations of the soil. Another objective is to understand how and to what extent soil analysis and therefore knowledge of its characteristics can influence and improve its agronomic management. Other objectives common to all modules are: ability to read and interpret an analysis sheet of a sample, be it soil or substrate; knowledge of the fundamental parameters for the physical and chemical characterization and classification of a soil or substrate; acquisition of the methods for carrying out a complete analysis of a soil or substrate sample from sampling to the drafting of the final report according to the methods reported in the Official Gazette.
DETERMINAZIONI FISICHE SU SUBSTRATI	First Semester	2			Learning objectives The aim of the course is to provide students with all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for carrying out physical determinations on substrates. Another objective is to understand how and to what extent these analysis and therefore the knowledge of the specific characteristics of the substrate in use can influence and improve first the choice and then the management of the same. Other objectives common to all modules are: ability to read and interpret an analysis sheet of a sample, be it soil or substrate; knowledge of the fundamental parameters for the physical and chemical characterization and classification of a soil or substrate; acquisition of the methods for carrying out a complete analysis of a soil or substrate sample from sampling to the drafting of the final report according to the methods reported in the Official Gazette.
119389 - PROTECTION OF SEEDS AND NURSERIES	-	6	-	-	Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding skills The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as: - Knowing and understanding the salient features of the entomological world - knowing the logic of post-embryonic development and the fundamental morphological characters. - To know and understand the biology and ethology of insects, with particular regard to phytophagous and beneficial insects Applied knowledge and understanding Teaching will enable knowledge and understanding to be applied, for example - Recognize an insect down to family level. - Apply population control systems according to the ethology of the phytophagous - Develop manual skills in entomological management at both the nursery and field level - Identify the logic of agricultural production and develop appropriate entomological pest control systems Autonomy of judgement Teaching allows the development of autonomy of judgement at various levels, such as - Hypothesizing the main phytophagous insects of greenhouses and open fields - propose the most appropriate control strategies Communication skills Participating in lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as - provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of recognition and control systems - using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary. Learning skills Participating in the lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material made available will facilitate the consolidation of one's learning skills, enabling one to, for example - stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating. - autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists - identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating.
MODULO DI PATOLOGIA VEGETALE	First Semester	3	AGR/12		Learning objectives The course includes teaching the basics of plant pathology, understood as a basis of microbiology, principles of diagnostics and phytoiatry, applied to seeds and crops in a protected environment. Through lectures, the student will obtain the preparatory knowledge for practical transfer in field and laboratory activities. Particular attention will be paid to certification and prevention as control techniques in the community, evaluating limits and application potential through the analysis of some case studies. Knowledge and understanding The course will provide students with basic knowledge of plant pathology applied to seed production and conservation systems, and protected cultivation environments. The student will learn to decline the principles of plant pathology in particular production contexts such as nurseries and structures for the propagation and maintenance of plant material. Applied knowledge and understanding The student will be able to recognize the mainabiotic and biotechnological adversities of agricultural, ornamental and forestry crops, evaluate the effectiveness of plantdisease control systems and suggest low environmental impact defense techniques. Autonomy of judgment The course will allow to develop the ability to evaluate the positive aspects and application limits of the maincropprotection techniques in a protected environment in relation to the severity and biological characteristics of plant pathogens. Communication skills Students will be able to explain with a technical-scientific language the phytosanitary problemsthataffect nursery production contexts. Learning skills Students will be able to independently develop valuations and reasoning on the strategies for fighting and containing phytosanitary problems, apply the notionslearnedthrough case studies to all production contexts to define the approaches for recognizing, isolating and maintaining plant pathogens.

SUBJECT	SEMESTER	CFU	SSD	LANGUAGE
119395 - PRODUZIONE SEMENTIERA DELLE COLTURE ERBACEE E DEI TAPPETI ERBOSI FRANCESCO ROSSINI	First Semester	4	AGR/02		Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding: developing the knowledge about the basics of biology and agronomic practices for seed production. Capacity to apply knowledge and understanding: understanding factors influencing seed production To be able to analyze the following aspects: agronomic factors of seed production, certification system and the most important laws of the sector. To be able to describe the themes related to the management of seed production for the most important crops. This ability will be improved through discussions in classroom, lab and during exercise activity To be able to face questions speaking with an appropriate technical language. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Importance of the seed in modern agriculture. - The seed chain - Aspects of seed quality - Ecological factors and agronomic aspects of seed crops - The main crops weeds from seed. Varietal constitutions. Production of hybrid seeds by manual and chemical emasculation, male sterility and self-incompatibility - European, national and regional seed legislation. The protection of varieties. Varietal registers - Certification of seeds and field checks - Recognition of seeds of the main species of agricultural interest and weeds. examMode Questions will have the aim to verify the comprehension of the topics discussed during the course and listed in the program. The oral exam is based on three questions: 1) physiological basis of seed production; 2) analysis of a crop for seed production; 3) focus on some aspects of production and the seed market. Each question will be evaluated according to a 0-10 scoring scale, taking into account the following aspects: understanding level of the subject; ability to analyse and sum the topic up, correct use of techical language books Ciriciofolo e BenincasaSementi - Biologia, produzione e tecnologia. Edizioni Agricole di New Business Media srl, 2017 Università di Perugia. 2001 Favero La semente. Requisiti, normativa, produzione e tecnologia. Reda, 1983 Quagliotti Produzione delle sementi ortive. Edagricole, 1992 mode Lessons and field exercises classRoomMode In-person and online lessons In-person exercises bibliography Further in-depth material will be recommended by the teacher during the course
119397 - SEED PRODUCTION AND FOREST NURSERY MARCO COSIMO SIMEONE	First Semester	4	AGR/05		Learning objectives KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Learn the main concepts regarding knowledge and understanding of the biology of forestspecies and the applicationprinciples of forest nursery. APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Be able to apply the diagnosticmethodologiesnecessary for the identification of trees of nursery interestaimedattheirchoice and optimal use. Collectuseful data to understand the reproductionmethods and the customary and innovative uses of eachwoodyspecies in the variousItalianforestry consortia, in arboriculture projects and in urbangreenery; understand the biologicalprinciplesthat guide the technical activities from seedcollection to their use. MAKING JUDGMENTS Be able to interpretexperimentalresults and apply the knowledge acquired in high-qualityforestrymaterial production programs. Develop a critical and independentsense to make appropriate choices and define future projects, demonstrating a professionalapproachboth to design and support arguments and to solve problems of management, conservation and enrichment of public and private greenery. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Acquire technical terminology to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to the scientific and public community in a clear and detailedmanner. LEARNING SKILLS Develop learning skills necessary to undertakesubsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy. Recognize and design urbangreenery in reference to the conservation of localbiodiversity, includingreflection on social, scientific or ethicalissuesrelated to it. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Introduction to the Italian forest biodiversity: definition, importance and threats. Introduction to the Italian forest flora: general characters of trees and populations, forest biomes and climatic regions, species distributions, taxonomy and diagnostic characters of the main tree species used in nuersry activities. Forest seeds: biology, harvesting and conservation. provenance regions. National regulations. Forest seeds: dormancy and germination. Routine vitality and germination tests. examMode Three questions on the topics treated during the course: forest flora, biodiversity applications, seed treatments and conservation. books Lesson notes and PowerPoint presentations provided by the teacher Piotto, Di Noi “Propagazione per seme di alberi e arbusti della flora Mediterranea” Manuale ANPA 2001 classRoomMode Facultative. bibliography Magini E. “Appunti di Vivaistica Forestale”. Cusl Firenze 1985 “Biodiversità e vivaistica forestale” Manuale APAT 2003
119399 - PRODUZIONE SEMENTIERA E VIVAISMO ORTICOLO E FLORICOLO	-	6	-	-	Learning objectives The courseaims to introduce the vegetablecropsector and define the concept of youngplantquality. Students will be able to learn and gain knowledge aboutsoilless systems, biostimulants and other innovative technical inputs, and some case studies. At the end of the course, studentswill be able to apply the acquired knowledge in different production realities (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequatecriticalability (making judgements). The coursewillpayattention to improvingcommunication skills (communication skills) in variousprofessionalcontexts. Students willacquire skills to promotetheirown self-improvement (learning skills).
MODULO DI PRODUZIONE SEMENTIERA E VIVAISMO FLORICOLO MARIATERESA CARDARELLI	Second Semester	3	AGR/04		Learning objectives The course aims to provide knowledge on the general aspects of the floriculture nursery with reference to production processes and product quality, and specific knowledge on the agronomic planning and management of specific floriculture species. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Introduction to horticultural nurseries. The nursery. Specific topics: gamic and agamic propagation (cuttings, grafting, micropropagation), size control, flowering planning, pots. Presentation of some case studies: gerbera, pelargonium, lilium, chrysanthemum. examMode Oral test books Course outlines. Libro ‘Florovivaismo: principi e tecniche’ a cura di V. Scariot, S. De Pascale, A. Ferrante, D. Romano. Edagricole classRoomMode the frequency is strongly recommended bibliography Course outlines. Libro ‘Florovivaismo: principi e tecniche’ a cura di V. Scariot, S. De Pascale, A. Ferrante, D. Romano. Edagricole
MODULO DI PRODUZIONE SEMENTIERA E VIVAISMO ORTICOLO MARIATERESA CARDARELLI	Second Semester	3	AGR/04		Learning objectives The courseaims to introduce the vegetablecropsector and define the concept of youngplantquality. Students will be able to learn and gain knowledge aboutsoilless systems, biostimulants and other innovative technical inputs, and some case studies. At the end of the course, studentswill be able to apply the acquired knowledge in different production realities (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequatecriticalability (making judgements). The coursewillpayattention to improvingcommunication skills (communication skills) in variousprofessionalcontexts. Students willacquire skills to promotetheirown self-improvement (learning skills). Teacher's Profile courseProgram Presentation of the horticultural sector and definition of the quality of young plants. Soilless systems. Biostimulants in horticulture. Tomato and other case studies examMode Oral test books Course outlines. Orticoltura. Principi e pratica'. Edagricole. Curatori: Pardossi, Gianquinto, Santamaria, Incrocci 'Colture fuori suolo. Idroponica e coltivazione in substrato' Edagricole. Incrocci, Malorgio, Massa. 'Biostimolanti per un'agricoltura sostenibile' Ed. Informatore Agrario. Curatori: Colla, Rouphael classRoomMode the frequency is strongly recommended bibliography Orticoltura. Principi e pratica'. Edagricole. Curatori: Pardossi, Gianquinto, Santamaria, Incrocci 'Colture fuori suolo. Idroponica e coltivazione in substrato' Edagricole. Incrocci, Malorgio, Massa. 'Biostimolanti per un'agricoltura sostenibile' Ed. Informatore Agrario. Curatori: Colla, Rouphael
119398 - LABORATORIO DI PRODUZIONE SEMENTIERA DELLE COLTURE ERBACEE	-	8	-	-	Learning objectives Modulo di Entomologia To provide students with: concepts related to entomological monitoring systems both in field and greenhouse; to carry out direct and indirect monitoring activities Knowledge and understanding skills The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as: - Knowing and verifying the salient features of the entomological world - To know the logics of greenhouse insect behavior. - To know and test greenhouse insect sampling methodologies. Applied knowledge and understanding Teaching will enable the application of knowledge and understanding, enabling, for example: - Develop greenhouse monitoring methodologies - Develop manual skills in entomological management at the nursery and field level. Autonomy of judgement Teaching will enable autonomy of judgement to be developed at various levels, such as - hypothesising the main phytophagous insects in greenhouses - propose the most appropriate monitoring strategies Communication skills Participating in lectures and tutorials and making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as - provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of greenhouse monitoring systems - using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary. Learning skills Participating in lectures and exercises and making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the consolidation of one's learning skills, enabling one to, for example - stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating. - autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists - identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating. Modulo di Tecnologia delle sementi The course, through lab activities,will help students developpractical abilities to carry out, independently,the most common seed analyses, for their application in seed industry and/or in seed testing laboratories. Upon ending the course, students will be able to:i) recognize and use some seed testing tools, ii) conduct and asses the most common seed tests. Additional objectives are: the development of knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of plant production, as well as the ability to communicate the acquired abilities with an appropriate terminology. Modulo di Patologia Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of the main techniques of a microbiological laboratory; knowledge of biological diagnosis methods; knowledge of the protocols for evaluating the phytosanitary safety of seeds Applied knowledge and understanding: ability to use an optical microscope, knowing how to produce a culture medium for microbiology, knowing how to isolate a pathogen from a symptomatic tissue. Making judgements: being able to interpret the result of a microbiological test Communication skills: knowing the technical terminology of a microbiological laboratory, knowing how to read, understand and explain a protocol Learning skills: knowledge of IT tools and websites from which to obtain protocols and information for evaluating the phytosanitary safety of seeds Modulo di Normativa sementiera Provide students with: concepts related to the regulatory aspects of the seed sector in Italy and Europe Knowledge and understanding The teaching aims to develop in students knowledge of the regulatory framework of the seed sector in Italy and Europe Applied knowledge and understanding The teaching will allow to apply knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework of seed production and marketing Autonomy of judgment The teaching will allow to develop autonomy of judgment of the regulatory framework of seed production Learning skills Ability to use an appropriate and updated technical language. Modulo di Produzione sementiera Knowledge and understanding: developing the knowledge about the basics of agronomic practices for seed production. Capacity to apply knowledge and understanding: understanding factors influencing seed production To be able to analyze the following aspects: agronomic factors of seed production. To be able to describe the themes related to the management of seed production for the most important crops. This ability will be improved through discussions in laboratory and during exercise activity. To be able to face questions speaking with an appropriate technical language.
PRODUZIONE SEMENTIERA FRANCESCO ROSSINI	Second Semester	2			Learning objectives Modulo di Entomologia To provide students with: concepts related to entomological monitoring systems both in field and greenhouse; to carry out direct and indirect monitoring activities Knowledge and understanding skills The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as: - Knowing and verifying the salient features of the entomological world - To know the logics of greenhouse insect behavior. - To know and test greenhouse insect sampling methodologies. Applied knowledge and understanding Teaching will enable the application of knowledge and understanding, enabling, for example: - Develop greenhouse monitoring methodologies - Develop manual skills in entomological management at the nursery and field level. Autonomy of judgement Teaching will enable autonomy of judgement to be developed at various levels, such as - hypothesising the main phytophagous insects in greenhouses - propose the most appropriate monitoring strategies Communication skills Participating in lectures and tutorials and making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as - provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of greenhouse monitoring systems - using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary. Learning skills Participating in lectures and exercises and making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the consolidation of one's learning skills, enabling one to, for example - stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating. - autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists - identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating. Modulo di Tecnologia delle sementi The course, through lab activities,will help students developpractical abilities to carry out, independently,the most common seed analyses, for their application in seed industry and/or in seed testing laboratories. Upon ending the course, students will be able to:i) recognize and use some seed testing tools, ii) conduct and asses the most common seed tests. Additional objectives are: the development of knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of plant production, as well as the ability to communicate the acquired abilities with an appropriate terminology. Modulo di Patologia Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of the main techniques of a microbiological laboratory; knowledge of biological diagnosis methods; knowledge of the protocols for evaluating the phytosanitary safety of seeds Applied knowledge and understanding: ability to use an optical microscope, knowing how to produce a culture medium for microbiology, knowing how to isolate a pathogen from a symptomatic tissue. Making judgements: being able to interpret the result of a microbiological test Communication skills: knowing the technical terminology of a microbiological laboratory, knowing how to read, understand and explain a protocol Learning skills: knowledge of IT tools and websites from which to obtain protocols and information for evaluating the phytosanitary safety of seeds Modulo di Normativa sementiera Provide students with: concepts related to the regulatory aspects of the seed sector in Italy and Europe Knowledge and understanding The teaching aims to develop in students knowledge of the regulatory framework of the seed sector in Italy and Europe Applied knowledge and understanding The teaching will allow to apply knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework of seed production and marketing Autonomy of judgment The teaching will allow to develop autonomy of judgment of the regulatory framework of seed production Learning skills Ability to use an appropriate and updated technical language. Modulo di Produzione sementiera Knowledge and understanding: developing the knowledge about the basics of agronomic practices for seed production. Capacity to apply knowledge and understanding: understanding factors influencing seed production To be able to analyze the following aspects: agronomic factors of seed production. To be able to describe the themes related to the management of seed production for the most important crops. This ability will be improved through discussions in laboratory and during exercise activity. To be able to face questions speaking with an appropriate technical language. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Field and laboratory exercises related to: - agronomic cultivation techniques (soil working, fertilization, irrigation, sowing, weed control, seed collection and conservation) - analytical determinations - main herbaceous crops (cereals, grain legumes, oilseeds, fodder and turf) examMode practical questions for cultivation of the main herbaceous seed crops books Material provided by the teacher mode Exercises in farms and seed companies classRoomMode In-person and online lessons In-person exercises bibliography Further in-depth material will be recommended by the teacher during the course
TECNOLOGIA DELLE SEMENTI ROBERTO RUGGERI	Second Semester	2			Learning objectives The course, through lab activities,will help students developpractical abilities to carry out, independently,the most common seed analyses, for their application in seed industry and/or in seed testing laboratories. Upon ending the course, students will be able to:i) recognize and use some seed testing tools, ii) conduct and asses the most common seed tests. Additional objectives are: the development of knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of plant production, as well as the ability to communicate the acquired abilities with an appropriate terminology. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Preparation, completion and check of the result for the following analyses: - seed purity; - test weight; - seed moisture; - vitrousness; - germination capacity; - seedling assessment; - thousand seed weight. examMode Written test about the identification of seed testing instruments. books Ciriciofolo E., Benincasa P. 2017. Sementi: biologia, produzione e tecnologia. Edagricole mode The students will conduct seed testing in lab classRoomMode Attendance is optional bibliography Ciriciofolo E., Benincasa P. 2017. Sementi: biologia, produzione e tecnologia. Edagricole Lecture notes
NORMATIVA DELLE SEMENTI	Second Semester	2			Learning objectives Provide students with: concepts related to the regulatory aspects of the seed sector in Italy and Europe Knowledge and understanding The teaching aims to develop in students knowledge of the regulatory framework of the seed sector in Italy and Europe Applied knowledge and understanding The teaching will allow to apply knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework of seed production and marketing Autonomy of judgment The teaching will allow to develop autonomy of judgment of the regulatory framework of seed production Learning skills Ability to use an appropriate and updated technical language.
PATOLOGIA VEGETALE GIORGIO MARIANO BALESTRA	Second Semester	1			Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of the main techniques of a microbiological laboratory; knowledge of biological diagnosis methods; knowledge of the protocols for evaluating the phytosanitary safety of seeds Applied knowledge and understanding: ability to use an optical microscope, knowing how to produce a culture medium for microbiology, knowing how to isolate a pathogen from a symptomatic tissue. Making judgements: being able to interpret the result of a microbiological test Communication skills: knowing the technical terminology of a microbiological laboratory, knowing how to read, understand and explain a protocol Learning skills: knowledge of IT tools and websites from which to obtain protocols and information for evaluating the phytosanitary safety of seeds Teacher's Profile courseProgram Biological diagnosis methods through: - production of culture media for microbiology - isolation from symptomatic tissue - principles of optical microscopy Main microbiological laboratory techniques (sterilization and instruments). Case study: protocols for the evaluation of seeds contamination examMode Oral exam books Materials furnished by the prof classRoomMode Not mandatory bibliography Materials furnished by the prof
ENTOMOLOGIA STEFANO SPERANZA	Second Semester	1			Learning objectives To provide students with: i) concepts related to entomological monitoring systems both in cape and greenhouse; ii) to carry out direct and indirect monitoring activities Teacher's Profile courseProgram Information on entomological monitoring methods will be provided, and direct or indirect monitoring activities will be conducted in the field. examMode In awarding the final grade, the following will be taken into account: level of content knowledge, ability to apply practical and operational concepts in the field Project evaluation of activities carried out in the field. books A. Pollini, 2002. Handbook of Applied Entomology. Agricultural Ed, Bologna. mode Laboratory activities will be conducted for learning entomological monitoring methods. classRoomMode Classes will be provided at the farm with field activities. bibliography Websites of reference for the regulatory update and for all the bibliographic information useful during the course: https://www.reterurale.it https://www.regione.lazio.it/cittadini/agricoltura
120016 - COLTURE IN VITRO DEI TESSUTI VEGETALI E SELEZIONE ASSISTITA	-	6	-	-	Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding: the courseaim to provide the student with the basicprinciples of biotechnologiesapplicable to molecular marker development and use in marker assistedselection and plant breeding in general. Applied knowledge and understanding: basicbiotechnologicalmethodologies are introduced with reference to molecular marker. Making judgements: the advantages and disadvantages of eachpresentedtechnology are illustrated, to develop the student'scriticalsense. Communication skills: students are askedquestionsduring the classes, both to keeptheirattention and to teachthem to askquestions and giveadequateanswers. Learning skills: the theoreticalbases of the differentgeneticbiotechnologiespresented are provided and, for some of them, also the practicalbases, throughlaboratory and in silicoexercises.
MODULO DI COLTURE IN VITRO DEI TESSUTI VEGETALI CRISTIAN SILVESTRI	Second Semester	3	AGR/03		Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding:Students will gain an in-depthunderstanding of the organization of an in vitro culture lab, necessaryequipment, the fundamentals of sexual and asexualmultiplication, and key concepts of micropropagation, includingrelevantlegislation. Applying knowledge and understanding: Students will apply micropropagation techniques, culture on agar and liquid media, temporary immersion systems, and bioreactors for ex situ conservation and multiplication of temperate fruit species. Additionally, they will implementrooting and acclimatization procedures for micro propagated material Making judgements: Students will develop the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of various micropropagation techniques and to identify and solve specific issues related to in vitro culture. Communication skills: Students will enhance their communication skills by clearly presenting the results of their laboratory activities. Learning skills: The course encourages continuous learning, preparing students to stay updated on new techniques and discoveries in the field of micropropagation. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Organization of the in vitro culture laboratory: characteristics, structures and planning. Main equipment necessary for the implementation of the micropropagation. Fundamentals of gamic and agamic reproduction of tree, herbaceous and vegetable species of agricultural, ornamental and spontaneous interest. In vitro culture: concepts and definitions. In vitro organogenesis methods and their application. Basics of legislation. In vitro cultures for ex-situ conservation and biodiversity conservation. Cellular totipotency. In vitro micropropagation and multiplication. Somaclonal mutation: causes, consequences, advantages and disadvantages. Culture on agar and liquid media, temporary immersion systems and bioreactors. Mother plants: choice and collection of plant material. Stages of micropropagation and composition: preparation substrates, proliferation, rooting and acclimatization. Application of micropropagation in species of agricultural interest. Recent acquisitions and developments of micropropagation: capsules, synthetic seeds, photoautotrophic cultures. - Practices Practical laboratory activities will be carried out such as: manipulations in aseptic conditions, culture substrates, removal of meristematic apices, stabilization of explants, verification of the in vitro proliferation coefficient obtainable from different types of vitro-derived explants. Implementation of in vitro and in vivo rooting procedures of micropropagated material. Acclimatization and return in situ of the different plant species. examMode The exam will take place as follows: by the end of the semester, an optional project will be proposed to the students, consisting of the presentation of the in-depth study of a topic. This presentation will be evaluated with a weight of 50% on the overall grade. Students who have passed this test will be able to take the oral exam consisting in the discussion of one topic of the program. Alternatively, the student can undergo the full oral examination. Final evaluation will be taken into account the level of knowledge of the topics included in the program, the capacity of critical analysis and interdisciplinary connection. books -Detailed reading list will be provided at the beginning of the course. - Pierik R. L. 1999. In Vitro Culture of Higher Plants , Kluwer Academic Publishers - Triggiano et al 2010 mode Teaching will be delivered also in stremaning , following by Rules of Tuscia University classRoomMode course attendance is optional, however strongly recommended. bibliography see adopted testbooks
MODULO DI SELEZIONE ASSISTITA ANDREA MAZZUCATO	Second Semester	3	AGR/07		Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding: the courseaim to provide the student with the basicprinciples of biotechnologiesapplicable to molecular marker development and use in marker assistedselection and plant breeding in general. Applied knowledge and understanding: basicbiotechnologicalmethodologies are introduced with reference to molecular marker. Making judgements: the advantages and disadvantages of eachpresentedtechnology are illustrated, to develop the student'scriticalsense. Communication skills: students are askedquestionsduring the classes, both to keeptheirattention and to teachthem to askquestions and giveadequateanswers. Learning skills: the theoreticalbases of the differentgeneticbiotechnologiespresented are provided and, for some of them, also the practicalbases, throughlaboratory and in silicoexercises. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Molecular markers and genetic analysis Concept of genetic marker and introduction to the analysis of molecular polymorphism. Biochemical markers. Molecular markers, DNA hybridization and PCR, RFLP markers, RAPD, SCAR, CAPS, AFLP, SSR, and SNP markers. Use of molecular markers for selection Formal genetics and development of genetic maps; use of biparental populations (BC, F2, RIL, DH) and multiparental (MAGIC). Search for markers linked to loci controlling qualitative and quantitative traits; marker assisted selection in plant breeding. Genomic selection. Positional cloning of Mendelian genes and QTLs.. examMode The judgment and the final grade will consider the knowledge and concepts acquired, the ability to analyze problems, to connect interdisciplinary knowledge, mastery and clarity of expression and exposure. The final vote of this module (Marker assisted selection), being integrated with the module ”In vitro cultures of plant tissues”, will contribute to the final grade of the teaching with a weight equal to 50%. books Reference books Barcaccia & Falcinelli - Genetica e genomica Vol. III - Liguori editore. Didactic material from the lecturer. classRoomMode Attending the course is not compulsory but strongly recommended. bibliography In-depth articles will be indicated by the teacher and uploaded in the Moodle platform.
119400 - VIVAISMO DELLE PIANTE ARBOREE DA FRUTTO MASSIMO MUGANU	Second Semester	4	AGR/03		Learning objectives - Provide an updated picture of the diffusion of nursery production of fruittreespecies, grapevine and olive trees in the national and international context. - To acquire the techniques of gamic and agamicpropagation of fruittreespecies, grapevine and olive trees. - Knowledge and understanding: studentswill gain knowledge on morphologicalcharacteristics of woodyplants, the physiologicalbases and techniques of gamic and agamicpropagation of fruittreespecies, grapevine and olive trees. - Applying knowledge and understanding: studentswill gain knowledge on technological, agronomical and environmentalmatterswhichcharacterize the nursery production of fruittreespecies, grapevine and olive trees. - Making judgements: studentswillacquire the ability to weigh the agronomicpractices with an interdisciplinaryapproach. - Communication skills: studentswillacquire technical language and the ability to develop technical documentsusing appropriate terminology. - Learning skills: studentswillacquire the ability to consult and use bibliographic sources for updating and criticalanalysis of knowledge in the field of propagation. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Course content: Organization of the nursery production of fruit trees, grapevive and and olive trees in Italy, Europe and worldwide. The importance of plant nursery quality. Seed propagation. Physiological basis of dormancy. Techniques for overcoming dormancy. Vegetative propagation techniques: propagation by stolons, ovules and suckers. Layering and offshoot. Propagation by cuttings. Physiological basis of adventitious root formation. Cellular competence and determination. Factors affecting the role of genotype, donor plant, type of cutting, age of cutting, etc .... Improvement of adventitious root formation: role of inhibitors, use of auxins, polyamines, catabolites, mycorrhizae and PGPR. Grafting: physiological aspects, types of grafting and execution period. Grafting-cutting: purpose and application. Objectives of the use of in vitro propagation techniques in fruit trees, grapevine and olive trees production. Organization of the nursery: structures and protected areas for the propagation of wood species. Organic nursery production techniques. examMode Assessment: The exam will take place as follows: by the end of April an optional project will be proposed to the students, consisting of the presentation of the in-depth study of a topic, cultural problem or agronomic technique consistent with the program performed. This test will be evaluated with a weight of 50% on the overall grade. Students who have passed this test will be able to take the oral exam consisting in the discussion of one topic of the program. Alternatively, the student can undergo the full oral examination. Final evaluation will be taken into account the level of knowledge of the topics included in the program, the capacity of critical analysis and interdisciplinary connection . books - Detailed reading list will be provided at the beginning of the course. Reference Textbook: - Mcdonald B. (1990) - Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers. Vol. I. Timber Press, Portland, Oregon. - Hartmann Hudson T. - Kester Dale E. (2001) - Propagazione delle piante. Basi scientifiche e applicazioni tecniche. Editore: Edagricole - Attilio Sonnoli (2019) Vivaismo olivicolo. Edagricole. mode Teaching: - Classes - Focus groups classRoomMode Optional bibliography ERCISLI, S.; ESITKEN, A.; CANGI, R.; SAHIN, F.; 2003: Adventitious root formation of kiwifruit in relation to sampling date, IBA and Agrobacterium rubi inoculation. Plant Growth Regul. 41, 133-137. MUGANU M., PAOLOCCI M., BIGNAMI C., DI MATTIA E. (2015). Enhancement of adventitious root differentiation and growth of in vitro grapevine shoots inoculated with plant growth promoting rhizobacteria. Vitis Journal of Grapevine Research 54 issue 2, 73-77. ISSN 0042-7500
119403 - ATTIVITà FORMATIVA A SCELTA	Second Semester	6
119404 - TRAINEESHIP	Second Semester	4
119402 - LABORATORIO DI VIVAISMO DELLE COLTURE ARBOREE	-	8	-	-	Learning objectives The laboratory activities aim to enable the student to acquire knowledge of how to organize the nursery spaces both in protected and outdoors environment, to acquire the autonomy in the choice of production factors and execution of sowing, cutting, adventitious rooting process, grafting and transplanting techniques of fruit plants.
VIVAISMO DELLE PIANTE ARBOREE DA FRUTTO MASSIMO MUGANU	Second Semester	2			Learning objectives The laboratory activities aim to enable the student to acquire knowledge of how to organize the nursery spaces both in protected and outdoors environment, to acquire the autonomy in the choice of production factors and execution of sowing, cutting, adventitious rooting process, grafting and transplanting techniques of fruit plants. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Course content: Organization of the nursery production of fruit trees, grapevive and and olive trees in Italy, Europe and worldwide. The importance of plant nursery quality. Seed propagation. Physiological basis of dormancy. Techniques for overcoming dormancy. Vegetative propagation techniques: propagation by stolons, ovules and suckers. Layering and offshoot. Propagation by cuttings. Physiological basis of adventitious root formation. Cellular competence and determination. Factors affecting the role of genotype, donor plant, type of cutting, age of cutting, etc .... Improvement of adventitious root formation: role of inhibitors, use of auxins, polyamines, catabolites, mycorrhizae and PGPR. Grafting: physiological aspects, types of grafting and execution period. Grafting-cutting: purpose and application. Objectives of the use of in vitro propagation techniques in fruit trees, grapevine and olive trees production. Organization of the nursery: structures and protected areas for the propagation of wood species. Organic nursery production techniques. - Practices Cutting preparation and execution of rhizogenic treatments. Performing grafting techniques. Basal heating and nebulization management. Collection of explants for micropropagation, transfer of crops during in vitro proliferation, elongation and rooting; methods of acclimatization of young plants. examMode Autonomous execution of the acquired techniques books - Detailed technical readings list will be provided at the beginning of the course. mode - Practices Cutting preparation and execution of rhizogenic treatments. Performing grafting techniques. classRoomMode Optional bibliography ERCISLI, S.; ESITKEN, A.; CANGI, R.; SAHIN, F.; 2003: Adventitious root formation of kiwifruit in relation to sampling date, IBA and Agrobacterium rubi inoculation. Plant Growth Regul. 41, 133-137. MUGANU M., PAOLOCCI M., BIGNAMI C., DI MATTIA E. (2015). Enhancement of adventitious root differentiation and growth of in vitro grapevine shoots inoculated with plant growth promoting rhizobacteria. Vitis Journal of Grapevine Research 54 issue 2, 73-77. ISSN 0042-7500
VIVAISMO DELLE PIANTE FORESTALI MARCO COSIMO SIMEONE	Second Semester	2			Learning objectives Application of the main methodologies for programs of forest material production: germplasm recognition, substrate utilization, sowing. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Development of a forest nursery. Structure of a nuersery. Plant management: seeding, transplantation, explantation, selling, transportation, plantation, pruning. Quality of the produced plant material. Practical training in the university nursery. examMode Three questions on the topics treated during the course: forest flora, biodiversity applications, seed treatments and conservation. books Lesson notes and PowerPoint presentations provided by the teacher Piotto, Di Noi “Propagazione per seme di alberi e arbusti della flora Mediterranea” Manuale ANPA 2001 classRoomMode Facultative. bibliography Magini E. “Appunti di Vivaistica Forestale”. Cusl Firenze 1985 “Biodiversità e vivaistica forestale” Manuale APAT 2003
NORMATIVA VIVAISTICA FRANCESCO ROSSINI	Second Semester	2			Learning objectives Provide students with concepts related to the regulatory aspects of the tree and shrub nursery sector in Italy and Europe Knowledge and understanding The aim of the course is to develop in students knowledge of the regulatory framework of the tree and shrub nursery sector in Italy and Europe Applied knowledge and understanding The course will allow them to apply knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the production and marketing of tree and shrub plants Autonomy of judgment The course will allow them to develop autonomy of judgment of the regulatory framework for the production of tree and shrub plants Learning skills Ability to use appropriate and up-to-date technical language. Teacher's Profile
PATOLOGIA VEGETALE GIORGIO MARIANO BALESTRA	Second Semester	1			Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding: knowing the main diseases of the most important tree tree crops, considering their etiology, biology, epidemiology and control strategies. Applied knowledge and understanding: knowing how to recognize the main symptomatic manifestations, knowing how to draw up a crop health history, knowing how to manage a crop or plant disease. Making judgements: beingable to formulate a hypothesis on the etiology of a disease and decide the best management strategy Communication skills: beingable to talk about an illnessusing technical terms, knowing how to correctly define the different symptomatic manifestations Learning skills: be able to carry out bibliographic research to investigate the etiology, biology and management of a disease, using manuals, textbooks and reliable websites Teacher's Profile courseProgram Biological diagnosis methods through: - production of culture media for microbiology - isolation from symptomatic tissue Establishment of a phytopathological herbarium through: - Go out into the field to identify symptoms - description of symptoms and medical history - symptomatic diagnosis through the use of manuals - search for information for the management and fight against identified diseases examMode Herbarium and oral exam books Materials furnished by the prof classRoomMode Not mandatory bibliography Materials furnished by the prof
ENTOMOLOGIA STEFANO SPERANZA	Second Semester	1			Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding skills The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as: - Knowing and verifying the salient features of the entomological world - To know the logic of behavior in the greenhouse and open field - To know and test sampling methodologies in orchards Applied knowledge and understanding The teaching will enable the application of knowledge and understanding, making it possible, for example, to - Develop monitoring methodologies in the orchard - Develop manual skills in entomological management at nursery and field level Autonomy of judgement Teaching will enable autonomy of judgement to be developed at various levels, such as - hypothesising the main phytophagous insects of fruit plants - propose the most appropriate monitoring strategies Communication skills Participating in lectures and exercises and making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as - provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of monitoring systems in orchards - using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary. Ability to learn Participating in lectures and exercises and making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the consolidation of learning skills. - stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating. - autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists - identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Information on entomological monitoring methods will be provided, and direct or indirect monitoring activities will be conducted in the field. examMode In awarding the final grade, the following will be taken into account: level of content knowledge, ability to apply practical and operational concepts in the field and for nursery productions Project evaluation of activities carried out in the field. books A. Pollini, 2002. Handbook of Applied Entomology. Agricultural Ed, Bologna. mode Laboratory activities will be conducted for learning entomological monitoring methods. classRoomMode Classes will be provided at the farm with field activities bibliography Websites of reference for the regulatory update and for all the bibliographic information useful during the course: https://www.reterurale.it https://www.regione.lazio.it/cittadini/agricoltura
119396 - LABORATORIO DI VIVAISMO DELLE COLTURE ERBACEE	-	8	-	-	Learning objectives Furnish to the students the practical experiences about individuation and control of major diseases of horticultural crops
VIVAISMO ORTICOLO GUIDO BERNABEI	Second Semester	2			Learning objectives Provide students with practical experience on: grafting in horticulture, soilless techniques, nutrient solution management. Teacher's Profile
VIVAISMO FLORICOLO GUIDO BERNABEI	Second Semester	2			Learning objectives The course aims to present some aspects of floricultural practice through lectures based on the “learning by doing” type of laboratory teaching. Through laboratory activities, students will be able to acquire knowledge about planting, cuttings, use of containers (pots), and choice of substrates within a floricultural nursery. At the end of the teaching, students will have acquired adequate knowledge and skills in the field of floricultural nursery (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequate critical ability (making judgements). In addition, the course will pay attention to improving the communication skills (communication skills) of students in different professional contexts who will also acquire skills to promote their own self-aggrandizement (learning skills). Teacher's Profile
NORMATIVA VIVAISTICA FRANCESCO ROSSINI	Second Semester	2			Learning objectives Provide students with concepts related to the regulatory aspects of the herbaceous plant nursery sector in Italy and Europe Knowledge and understanding The aim of the course is to develop in students knowledge of the regulatory framework of the herbaceous plant nursery sector in Italy and Europe Applied knowledge and understanding The course will allow to apply knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework of the production and marketing of herbaceous plants Autonomy of judgment The course will allow to develop autonomy of judgment of the regulatory framework of the production of herbaceous plants Learning skills Ability to use an appropriate and updated technical language. Teacher's Profile
PATOLOGIA VEGETALE GIORGIO MARIANO BALESTRA	Second Semester	1			Learning objectives Furnish to the students the practical experiences about individuation and control of major diseases of horticultural crops Teacher's Profile courseProgram Biological diagnosis methods through: - production of culture media for microbiology - isolation from symptomatic tissue Establishment of a phytopathological herbarium through: - Go out into the field to identify symptoms - description of symptoms and medical history - symptomatic diagnosis through the use of manuals - search for information for the management and fight against identified diseases examMode Herbarium and oral exam books Materials furnished by the prof classRoomMode Not mandatory bibliography Materials furnished by the prof
ENTOMOLOGIA STEFANO SPERANZA	Second Semester	1			Learning objectives To provide students with: i) concepts related to entomological monitoring systems both in cape and greenhouse; ii) to carry out direct and indirect monitoring activities Teacher's Profile courseProgram Information on entomological monitoring methods will be provided, and direct or indirect monitoring activities will be conducted in greenhouse. examMode In awarding the final grade, the following will be taken into account: level of content knowledge, ability to apply practical and operational concepts in the field and for nursery productions Project evaluation of activities carried out in greenhouse. books A. Pollini, 2002. Manuale di Entomologia Applicata. Ed agricole, Bologna. mode Laboratory activities will be conducted for learning entomological monitoring methods. classRoomMode Classes will be provided at the farm with greenhouse activities. bibliography Websites of reference for the regulatory update and for all the bibliographic information useful during the course: https://www.reterurale.it https://www.regione.lazio.it/cittadini/agricoltura

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119405 - ECONOMIA DELL'AZIENDA VIVAISTICA E NORMATIVA VIVAISTICO-SEMENTIERA SAVERIO SENNI	First Semester	6	AGR/01		Learning objectives Knowledge and understanding The coursedeals with a subject, economics, whichrequires the ability to abstract and understandgraphs and figures. Itaims to raiseawareness of the mainoperatingmechanisms of the economic system in general and of the plant nursery sector in particular. Applying knowledge and understanding The topicsaddressedwill be contextualized and applied to practical and realcasesboth on the demand and on the supply side. Students willacquire the ability to apply the theoreticalfoundations to realcases of plant nursery enterprises. Making judgements Referring to one'sownexperienceas consumers, the coursewill help to acquireawareness of the determinants of one'seconomicchoices and to formulate one'sownindependentjudgment on the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of suchchoices. Communication skills Communication skills are strengthenedthrough a constantemphasis on the use of appropriate and understandableterminology. The variousexamplesthat are discussed in the lessonsall derive from the dailyexperience of participants in the economic system and in thissenserepresent a reference for communicating to others the relevance of the economicdimension of every human activity, in particularthosethatconcern the nursery plant system. Learning skills Learning skills will be improved by connectingdifferent social and economicvariables in order to be able to evaluate the evolution of the socioeconomiccontext in whichagricultural farms and plantnuseryenterprises operate. To providestudents with the elements to betterlearn the contents of the subsequenteconomicscoursesthattheywillhave to undertakeduring the degree course. Teacher's Profile courseProgram - Introduction to agricultural economics o The agents of the economy: consumers and producers o The circular model of the economy o The market: supply, demand and market equilibrium o The public body and economic policies - Agricultural business economics o The company as an enterprise o The entrepreneur's objective function and the definition of profit o Perfect competition o Factors of production o Production costs o Equilibrium of the firm in perfect competition o Elements of the agricultural company's balance sheet o The evaluation of profitability conditions examMode Oral exam on the course program Possible discussion of a farm budget prepared by the student. books Gergory Mankiw Essentials of Economica classRoomMode Attendance optional but strongly recommended bibliography Scariot, V.; De Pascale, S.; Ferrante, A.; Romano, D. (a cura di) Florovivaismo. Principi e Tecniche Università & Formazione, Edagricole, Milano, Italia, 2022 ISBN 9788850655175
119407 - TRAINEESHIP	First Semester	16
119406 - LABORATORIO DI PRATICA PROFESSIONALE	-	8	-	-	Learning objectives KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student will acquire the basic knowledge useful for carrying out the professional activity. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge in a working environment, with an understanding of technical terms and the ability to manage professional practices and interact with other professional figures. MAKING JUDGEMENTS The student will be able to independently develop evaluations of their professional activity. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to work in a team and relate. LEARNING SKILLS Learning will also be verified through work groups on specific topics.
NORMATIVA PROFESSIONALE MARCO GIANNI		4			Learning objectives KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student will acquire the basic knowledge useful for carrying out the professional activity. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge in a working environment, with an understanding of technical terms and the ability to manage professional practices and interact with other professional figures. MAKING JUDGEMENTS The student will be able to independently develop evaluations of their professional activity. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to work in a team and relate. LEARNING SKILLS Learning will also be verified through work groups on specific topics. Teacher's Profile
CASI STUDIO MARCO GIANNI		4			Learning objectives KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student will acquire the basic knowledge useful for carrying out the professional activity. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge in a working environment, with an understanding of technical terms and the ability to manage professional practices and interact with other professional figures. MAKING JUDGEMENTS The student will be able to independently develop evaluations of their professional activity. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to work in a team and relate. LEARNING SKILLS Learning will also be verified through work groups on specific topics. Teacher's Profile
119408 - TRAINEESHIP	Second Semester	28
119409 - FINAL TEST	Second Semester	2

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