1. FIRST CYCLE - BACHELOR'S DEGREE
  2. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
  3. GARDEN PLANTS DEPARTMENT
  4. 523 HORTICULTURAL CROPS
Course Information Course Learning Outcomes Course's Contribution To Program ECTS Workload Course Details
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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
BBT 214VEGETABLE SEED PRODUCTION2 + 04th Semester3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective The aim of this course is to evaluate the basic principles of cultivation of seed vegetables, seed collection and cleaning methods, preservation and preparation of vegetable seeds for market.
Course Content Definition of seed and the characteristics sought in a quality seed. Technical terms used in vegetable seed production and their explanations. Current status and problems of vegetable seed production in Turkey, production stages of commercial vegetable seeds. Seed grades and seed values in vegetable seeds. Ecological factors affecting vegetable seed production (light, temperature, rainfall, wind etc.). Factors to be considered in vegetable seed production planning. Harvest criteria for seed vegetables, seed separation methods, seed drying techniques, seed cleaning. Preservation and spraying of vegetable seeds. Seed viability tests. Seed strength tests. Seedling production in vegetables. Propagation by cuttings. Propagation by vaccination. Propagation by dipping.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Have knowledge about the importance of vegetable seed production.
2Learns the factors affecting seed quality.
3Visually identifies vegetable seeds.
4Analyzes vegetable seed applications.
5Explains vegetative propagation methods in vegetables with examples.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14342
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)10330
Mid-terms133
Final examination133
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course





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L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes