Plant Breeding Techniques

Course Code:

LAUD 311

Course Type:

Area Elective

Theory:

3

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Coordinator:

Bengi KORGAVUŞ

Courses given by:

Bengi KORGAVUŞ

Course Objectives:

The main aim of this course is to enable students with propagation and maintenance of ornamental plants.

Course Content:

Nursery and greenhouse, site selection principles, sapling breeding, generative breeding techniques, vegetative breeding techniques, micro and macro breeding techniques, ornamental plant breeding techniques and cutting techniques.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Seminar, 5: Project, 6: Team Work, 7: Excursion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Jury, C: Homework, D: Quiz

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Distinguish plant breeding techniques	1,2,5,8,14	1,2,3,4	A, C
2) Understand how to breed plants	1,2,5,8	1,2,3,4	A, C
3) Explain the features of breeding methods	1,2,5,8	1,2,3,4	A, C
4) Choose the correct method for breeding plants	1,2,5,8,14	1,2,3,4	A, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction, Explanation of scope and aim of course
2	Nursery and Greenhouse, Site Selection Principles
3	Nursery and Greenhouse Planning Principles, Rotation Plan
4	Nursery and Greenhouse Facilities
5	Soil Preparation at Nursery, Soil Engraving Equipment
6	Sapling Breeding with Seeds
7	Transplantation at Tube & Pot, Sterilization Studies
8	Midterm
9	Generative (Seed) Breeding Techniques
10	Vegetative Breeding Techniques
11	Breeding by Plump or Bump Roots
12	Mini and Macro Breeding Techniques
13	Ornamental Plants Breeding Applications
14	Cutting and Marketing Techniques
15	Nursery application

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

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Additional Resources

Davidson, H., Mecklenburg, R. & Peterson, C., 1998. Nursery Management Administration and Culture, Second Edition.

Landis, T.D., 2008. Nursery Practices, The Woody Seed Plant Manual, USA Forest Service, Agriculture Handbook 727.

Saatçioğlu, F., 1976. Fidanlık Tekniği. İstanbul Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Silvikültür Kürsüsü Yayınları, İstanbul.

Ürgenç, S., 1998. Ağaçlandırma Tekniği Yenilenmiş ve Genişletilmiş İkinci Baskı. İstanbul Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Yayınları, İstanbul.

Alptekin, C, Ü., 2006. Fidanlık Tekniği Ders Notları, İstanbul Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi, istanbul.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	-
Assignments	-
Exams	-

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
In-Term Studies	Number	Percentage
Mid-terms	1	60%
Quizzes	-	-
Project	-	-
Seminar and Presentation	-	-
Homework	2	40%
Total		100
Contribution of Final Examination To Overall Grade		60%
Contribution of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade		40%
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning.					X
2	Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability.				X
3	Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design.
4	Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation.
5	Gaining knowledge about landscape inventory and analysis, natural and functional aspects of landscape, types of space usage and functions in different scales and contents.				X
6	Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications.
7	Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning.
8	Having the ability to restore the environment that has been destroyed, identify natural conditions, and provide the same natural conditions in places newly designed.					X
9	Having the ability use the modern design techniques to analyze the problems in the field of landscape architecture and find appropriate solutions for them.
10	Having the ability to efficiently use information technologies and computer aided drawing, presentation, engineering and planning programs, as well as find and use current applications related to the field.
11	Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field.
12	Having the ability to reinvent oneself, follow improvements in the field of science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning.
13	Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility.
14	Having an awareness about the universal and social effects of the solutions and practices found in the field as well as being knowledgeable about the problems of the times.					X
15	Making decisions and acting with judicial awareness by showing respect to human, social and cultural rights, and by being sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage.
16	Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15 x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Mid-terms	1	10	10
Quizzes	-	-	-
Project	-	-	-
Seminar and Presentations	-	-	-
Homework	2	5	10
Final examination	1	16	16
Total Work Load			123
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,92
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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