L-1 S-2: Fundamentals of Horticulture-Theory

Course

: HORT 1201

Course title: Fundamentals of Horticulture-Theory (Compulsory)

Credit

: 2

Contact Hours:    32

Level: 1  Semester: 2

 

Rationale

This course will focus on fundamental aspects of horticultural practices.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO1: Describe the history, branches, importance and scope of horticulture

CLO2: Explain the principles and practices including planting methods, raising of seedlings and different intercultural operations

CLO3: Apply the skills of different nursery management, pruning, training and propagation practices

CLO4: Introduce the contemporary new technology in the area of horticulture

CLO5: Harvest and postharvest handling of different horticultural crops

 

 

Sl No

Course content

Aligned CLO

1

Introduction to horticulture:  Definition, history, branches, importance and scope of horticulture

CLO1

2

Principles and practices in horticulture: Planting methods and raising of seedlings, soil and land preparation, plant spacing, manure and fertilizer application, irrigation and drainage, intercultural operations

CLO 2

3

Nursery management: Definition, types, objectives, establishment and management of nursery and its structures, calendar of nursery activities

CLO 3

4

Propagation of horticultural crops: Outline of plant propagation practices, advantages and disadvantages

CLO 3

5

Training and pruning: Concept, objectives, principles, types, methods and their effects on plant growth and development.

CLO 3

6

Contemporary horticultural production system: Urban horticulture, Roof top gardening, vertical farming, precision farming and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

CLO4

7

Harvesting and handling of horticultural crops: Harvesting, sorting, grading, packaging, transportation and storage of horticultural crops

CLO5

 

 

Teaching strategy

  • Lecture
  • Group discussion
  • Video clip

Assessment strategy

  • Short question
  • Essay type question
  • MCQ
  • Pop quiz

 

Recommended books and other resources

Adams, C.R., K.M. Bamford and M.P. Early.2011. Principles of Horticulture (5thedition). Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford.

Bose, T.K., S.K.  Mitra and M.K. Sadhu.1991. Propagation of Tropical and Sub-tropical Horticultural Crops. NayaProkosh, Calcutta.

Davidson, H.R. Meckienburg, and C. Peterson, 1994. Nursery management: Administration and culture (3rd edition), Englewood cliffs, N.J. Prentice- Hall.

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).

Hossain, M.M., Arefin, T., Islam, M.A. 2018. Roof top gardening (In bangla: Chad baganerkrishi). PrantoProkashon 36, Banglabazar, Dhaka.

Mondal, M.F.2000. Nursery and Plant Propagation (in Bangla). Mrs. AfiaMondal, BAU Campus, Mymensingh.

Prasad, S. and U. Kumar, U. 1999.Principles of Horticulture. Agro Botanica, New Delhi.

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