L-4 S-2: Pomology-Theory

Course

: HORT 4201

Course title: Pomology-Theory (Compulsory)

Credit

: 3

Contact Hours:    48

Level: 4  Semester: 2

 

 

Rationale

This course focuses on basic knowledge on different aspects of fruits including production technology, propagation practices, physiology and postharvest technology.

Learning outcomes

CLO 1:  Explain scope, importance, classification, and major fruit growing regions of the world

CLO 2: Illustrate physiology of flowering, fruit setting, fruit development and production technology   of  different fruit crops

CLO 3: Establish and manage fruit orchards and homestead gardens

CLO 4: Interpret physiological and anatomical aspects of vegetative propagation, stionic relationship and micropropagation

CLO 5: Explain postharvest management strategies of fruits

 

Serial

Course Contents

Alinged CLO

1

General aspects of fruit production: Scope, importance, classification; area, production, export and import status; major fruit growing regions of the world; factors affecting production and distribution of fruits.

CLO 1

2

Flowering, fruit set and fruit development: Factors influencing flower bud initiation, differentiation, pollination, fertilization, fruit set, growth and development; parthenocarpy andseedlessness; unfruitfulness-causes and remedies.

CLO2

3

Propagation of fruit plants: Physiological and anatomical aspects of vegetative propagation; stionic relationship and incompatibility; micropropagation and its principles, stages, techniques and application; specialized structures used for propagation

CLO4

4

Establishment and management of fruit orchards and homestead gardens: Concept, site selection, land development and planting systems; orchard management practices following GAP; bearing habit and its implications in pruning; use of growth regulators in fruit industry

CLO 3

5

Production technology of fruits: Origin, morphology, soil, climate, varieties, propagation, cultural practices, pest management, harvesting, yield and improvement: Mango, banana, jackfruit, litchi, guava, pineapple, papaya, jujube, coconut, citrus fruits, Dragon fruit; Important minor and exotic fruits of Bangladesh

CLO2

6

Postharvest management of fruits: Postharvest losses and waste; spoilage and remedies; postharvest physiology and biochemical changes; pre and postharvest factors affecting quality, safety and shelf life

CLO 5

 

Teaching strategy

  • Lecture
  • Group discussion
  • Video clips

Assessment strategy

  • Short question
  • Essay type question
  • MCQ
  • Assignment

 

Books recommended

 

Bhujball, H.B.1999. Plant Hormones. Int. Book Distr. Co. U.P, India

Bose T.K. and S.K. Mitra. 1995. Fruits: Tropical and Subtropical. NayaProkash, 106, BidhanSarani, Calcutta-6, India.

Hartmann, H.T., D.E. Kester and F.T. Davies Jr. 2001. Plant Propagation: Principle and Practices. (7th edition), Prentice-Hall, International Editions.

Hassan, M. K. 2010. A Guide to Postharvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables.Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202.National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP).

Mondal, M.F. 2000. Production and Storage of Fruits (in Bangla). Published by Mrs. AfiaMondal, BAU Campus, Mymensingh.

Singh, A. 2003.Fruit Physiology and Production.Kalyani Publishers; 5Rev Ed edition New Delhi.

Taiz, L. and Zeiger, E. 2010.Plant physiology (fifth edition).Sinauer Association Inc., Publishers Sunderland, Massachusetts, USA.

Thompson, A. K. 2003. Fruits and Vegetables: Harvesting, Handing and Storage. (Second edition), Blackwell Publishing Ltd. Oxford, UK.

Johnson. G.I. and E. Highley. 1994. Development of Postharvest Handling Technology for

Tropical Fruits.ACIAR Australia.

Rahim, M. A., M. S. Alam, A. K. M. A. Islam and M. M. A. Hossain. 2011. Underutilized Fruits in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Agricultural University-Germplasm Center (BAU-GPC).Bangladesh Agricultural University.Mymensingh 2202.

Samson, J.A. 1986. Tropical Fruits. Longman Group UK Ltd.