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Description of Individual Course Units| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | BAB-23-127 | | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| | Level of Course Unit | | Second Cycle | | Objectives of the Course | | To provide students with information about the genetic principles of growth and development of fruit trees, the importance and physiology of shaping trees by pruning, classification and characteristics of training systems implemented in growing, determination of appropriate training systems based on fruit tree cultivars, species and growing techniques. | | Name of Lecturer(s) | | Dr. Berna DOĞRU ÇOKRAN | | Learning Outcomes | | 1 | Knows the importance of pruning in fruit trees, the genetic principles of growth and development, the importance and physiology of shaping fruit trees. | | 2 | Knows the features, advantages and disadvantages of modern spherical, conical, planar and V-Y shaped finishing systems applied in fruit growing. | | 3 | Analyze pruning techniques according to fruit species and varieties | | 4 | Evaluate training systems according to fruit species and varieties and analyze training systems according to growing techniques. | | 5 | Can give seminars or training to producers and technicians related to finishing systems. | | 6 | Follow the literature, techniques etc. related to the research field |
| | Mode of Delivery | | Daytime Class | | Prerequisites and co-requisities | | None | | Recommended Optional Programme Components | | | Course Contents | | The importance of pruning in fruit trees, the genetic principles of growth and development in fruit trees, significance of training and its physiology, classification of modern training systems; spherical canopy systems (bush-tree, Spindle-bush, Spanish bush), conical canopy systems (Central leader, Mini central leader, Palmette leader, HYTEC, Vertical Axis, SolAx, Super spindle, North Holland spindle, Meadow Orchard system), flat-planar canopy systems (Lincoln canopy, Ebro trellis, Solen system, Tabletop bed, Penn State thin-wall trellis, Palmets) and V shaped canopy systems (Tatura trellis, Mini Tatura trellis, Geneva Y trellis, Mikado and Drilling System, MIA trellis, Mini V trellis, Gutingen V slender spindle, V Super spindle), evaluation of training systems for growth and development habits of fruit tree species and cultivars, analysis of training systems for orchard design and management systems. | | Weekly Detailed Course Contents | |
| 1 | Genetic basis of growth and development of fruit trees | | | | 2 | Pruning techniques, importance and physiology of shaping fruit trees | | | | 3 | Classification of the training system in fruit growing | | | | 4 | Conical trainig systems (Bush, Spindel Bush, Spanish Bush) | | | | 5 | Conical training systems (central leader, Vogel central leader, Slender Spindle, Vertical Axis) | | | | 6 | Conical training systems (Slender spindle, North Holland slender spindle, Multi row slender spindle) | | | | 7 | Conical training systems (HYTEC, Super Spindle, Meadow Orchard) | | | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | | | 9 | Planar training systems (Regular palmette, Free palmette, Penn State Thin Wall Trellis) | | | | 10 | Planar training systems (Lincoln Canopy, Ebro, Solem,Table Top Bed) | | | | 11 | V-Y shaped trainig systems (Tatura trellis, Mini Tatura Trellis, Geneva Y Trellis, Mikado and Drilling system) | | | | 12 | V -Y shaped training systems (Mia trellis, Mini V trellis, Gutingen V slender spindle, V super spindle) | | | | 13 | Evaluation of training systems based on tree fruit species and cultivars | | | | 14 | Analysis of the training system according to different growing techniques | | | | 15 | Final exam | | |
| | Recommended or Required Reading | | Kaşka, N.; Paydaş Kargı, S., 2007. Meyve Ağaçları Fizyolojisi: Büyüme ve Gelişme. Nobel Kitabevi, 243 s. Faust, M. 1989. Physiology of Temperate Zone Fruit trees. John Wiley and Sons New York, USA Ferree, D.C., Schupp, J.R. 2003. Pruning and Training Physiology. In: Apples, Botany, Production and Uses. (eds: D.C. Ferree, I.J. Warrington). Cabi Publishing, UK. Micke, W., Hewitt, A.A., Clark, J.K., and Gerdts, M. 1980. Pruning Fruit and Nut Trees. U.C.Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Leaflet 21171. Physioloy: Growth and Development (Eds:K.M. Maib, P.K. Andrews, G.A. Lang, K. Mullinix). Good Fruit Grower, Washington, USA. Production and Uses. (eds: D.C. Ferree, I.J. Warrington). Cabi Publishing, UK. Soylu, A. 2006. Meyve ağaçlarında budama ve aşılama. Hasad Yayıncılık. İstanbul. Stebbins R.L. 2007. Training and pruning your home orchard. A. Pacific Nortwest Extension Publication. Oregon State Un.v, Washington State Univ. Univ of Idaho. PNW 400. USA Westwood, M.N. 1993. Temperate-Zone Pomology: Physiology and Culture. 3rd ed. Timber Press Inc., Portland, Oregon, USA. Yılmaz, M. 1976. Meyve Ağaçlarında Budama. Çukurova Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No. 112. Ders Kitabı 7. | | Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods | | | Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
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| SUM | 0 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 30 | 30 | | Final Examination | 1 | 40 | 40 | | Attending Lectures | 1 | 40 | 40 | | Practice | 1 | 30 | 30 | | Field Work | 1 | 30 | 30 | |
| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes | | | * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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