MORFOBIOFISIOLOGIA DELLE PIANTE ERBACEE COLTIVATE E MORFOFISIOLOGIA DELL’ALBERO
Module MORFOBIOFISIOLOGIA DELLE PIANTE ERBACEE COLTIVATE
Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher:
Antonio Carlo BARBERA
Expected Learning Outcomes
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the cultivated herbaceous species of greatest interest for Italian agriculture, in the current and near future agricultural production scenario. Each crop is treated considering:
1. Botanical framework and description of the main botanical and physiological characters
2. Origin, diffusion and economic importance
3. Main uses
4. Biology and climatic, pedological and nutritional needs
5. Goals and methods of genetic improvement, and main cultivated varieties
6. Notes on agronomic management
7. Main uses of products and by-products.
The elements of morpho-bio-physiological analysis of herbaceous crops grown in Mediterranean agro-ecosystems will be the subject of in-depth analysis and linked to the products and by-products obtainable from these crops.
The course therefore aims to provide students with bio-agronomic knowledge and the ability to apply them in multidisciplinary work contexts by developing activities and projects with independent judgment.During the course, group activities will be promoted in the classroom aimed at deepening some issues by promoting skills in scientific communication and dissemination that can be used independently in work and
Course Structure
Lectures and group work.
If the course is taught in mixed or remote mode, the necessary ones may be introduced
variations with respect to what was previously stated, in order to comply with the planned schedule reported
in the syllabus.
Required Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry and genetics.
Attendance of Lessons
Not mandatory
Detailed Course Content
Introduction to the course: agrosystem and its components (abiotic, merobiotic, biotic); influence
of anthropic activity. Morphology, physiology and ecophysiology of cultivated herbaceous species. Importance
economy of herbaceous crops in the world in Europe, in Italy; Crop classification criteria
herbaceous. Cereals: soft and hard wheat; barley, maize and minor species. Grain legumes: broad bean, chickpea,
lentil, bean, lupine, cicerchia, pea, soy. Oleiferae: rapeseed and other brassicas, sunflower. Ortive from
open field: artichoke, potato, tomato. Notes on fiber, forage and biomass crops for
power .
Textbook Information
1. Baldoni R., Giardini L. (coord.). Coltivazioni erbacee - Cereali e proteaginose. Pàtron Ed.
2. Baldoni R., Giardini L. (coord.). Coltivazioni erbacee - Piante oleifere, da zucchero, da fibra, orticole ed
aromatiche. Pàtron Ed.
3. Baldoni R., Giardini L. (coord.). Coltivazioni erbacee - Foraggere e tappeti erbosi. Pàtron Ed.
Sussidi didattici forniti dal docente (presentazioni ppt delle lezioni, dispense sugli argomenti trattati).
Other Teaching Material provided by the teacher available on Studium
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Verification of learning takes place through an
oral interview. The assessment of the student
preparation will be based on the following criteria: learning ability and level
of depth of the topics covered, properties of synthesis and exposition, and
reasoning skills. The vote follows the following scheme:
Unsuitable Knowledge and understanding of the
topic: Important shortcomings. Significant inaccuracies Ability to analyze and
synthesize: insufficient. Frequent generalizations. Inability to synthesize Use
of references: Completely inappropriate
18-20 Knowledge and understanding of the topic:
At the threshold level. Trivial imperfections Ability to analyze and
synthesize: Sufficient skills Use of references: As appropriate
21-23 Knowledge and understanding of the topic:
Routine knowledge Analysis and synthesis skills: Ccapable of correct analysis
and synthesis. Argue logically and consistently Use of references: Use standard
references
24-26 Knowledge and understanding of the topic:
good knowledge Analysis and synthesis skills: Has good analysis and synthesis
skills. The arguments are expressed consistently Use of references: Use
standard references
27-29 Knowledge and understanding of the topic:
Knowledge more than good Ability to analyze and synthesize: Has appreciable
abilities of analysis and synthesis Use of references: Has explored the topics
30-30L Knowledge and understanding of the
topic: Excellent knowledge Ability to analyze and synthesize: He has
considerable abilities in analysis and synthesis. Use of references:
significant insights.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
1. Morphological description of a herbaceous species
2. Physiological characteristics of a herbaceous species
3. Description of the life cycle of a herbaceous species
4. Objectives and methods of genetic improvement of a herbaceous species
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