Ornamental Horticulture

Code:

CAGR4007

Acronym:

CAGR4007

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Agrarian Sciences

Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Agricultural Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:EAGR	15	Study plan from 2018	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The general objective of this course is to provide the students with knowledge about the value chain of ornamental horticulture so that they can apply it to the production of specific ornamental species (including cut flowers and potted plants). Specifically, it is intended that students: (1) Develop an integrated overview of the national and international ornamental horticultural sector, particularly as it regards the trends and opportunities as well as the market channels; (2) Understand the plant breeding processes to obtain new commercial varieties; (3) Acquire specific knowledge on the production technologies of the main cut flower species and major potted plant species; (4) Understand the physiological basis of plant responses to growing conditions and cultural practices; (5) Direct contact with the stakeholders from this value chain.

Learning outcomes and competences

In section 1 and 2 of the syllabus students will gain knowledge about the general principles of ornamental horticulture that will enable them to respond to objective 1. Section 3 will provide the basis for achieving objective 2. In section 4, different cultures will be analysed in detail in order to achieve the objectives 3 and 4. Finally, study visits will be carried out to some companies in this chain value to meet objective 5.

The teaching methodology adopted will allow students who successfully attended this course to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about the production of ornamental plants. The practical classes will be complemented with study visits where the students will have the opportunity to see ‘in loco’ the reality of this sector, being challenged to develop a critical opinion about it and to integrate the various themes taught in this U.C.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction to Ornamental Horticulture

1.1 Concepts

1.2 Statistical data: worldwide and national

1.3 Trends and Opportunities

1.4 Competitiveness Promotion Strategies

1.5 Market Survey: Post-harvest Guarantee Label for Cut Flowers

 

1. Market and marketing channels


2. Genetics and development of commercial cultivars

 

1. Production in Ornamental Horticulture

4.1 Climate Control

1. General aspects


2. Manipulation of light intensity and quality: new perspectives

4.2 Use of substrates

1. Type of substrates (Organic and Inorganic)


2. Physicochemical properties


3. Choice of substrates

4.3. Cut flower case studies (eg. rose, gerbera)

1. Taxonomy and origin


2. Statist


3. Development and climate requirements


4. Edaphic preferences


5. Production technologies


6. Natural enemies


7. Harvest and postharvest

4.4 Production technologies of major pot plants

1. Vegetative propagation species


2. Seed propagation species

 

1. Production Certifications (Global GAP and MPS-ABC)

Mandatory literature

Almeida D.; Manual de Floricultura, Editorial Presença, 2014
INE; Floricultura e plantas ornamentais , 2012. ISBN: 978 989 25 0243 4

Comments from the literature

INE. 2013. Floricultura e plantas ornamentais 2012. 62pp. ISBN 978 989 25 0243 4

Almeida D. 2014. Manual de floricultura. Editorial Presença. 266 pp

Teaching methods and learning activities

The lectures consist of Power Point presentations where the most relevant information from the Program Course will be systematized and, whenever possible, visual exemplification will be used as supplementary information (photographs, diagrams, video pictures). In the practical classes several applied activities (´hands on’) and field trips to ornamental plant grower(s) will be conducted.

 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	15,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	5,00
Trabalho escrito	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	6,00
Estudo autónomo	84,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	6,00
Trabalho escrito	24,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

It is mandatory to perform: study visit report(s); written assessment (PPoint) and its oral presentation (as indicated by the Professor in the 1st lecture)

Calculation formula of final grade

 Type of Evaluation: Continuous assessment (see section above 'Eligibility for exams') with final exam

Final Rating (FR) = 0.70*Final exam + 0.30 Continuous Assessment Component (i.e. 0.15* written assessment PPoint; 0.05 oral presentation; 0.10*study visit report(s).

To accomplish this course, FR must be equal or higher than 9.5 and a minimum of 9.5 values in final exam is required.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Student workers may be dismissed from the study visit, transfering this evaluation component to the written assessment component. To that end students must send an email to the professor until the end of the 2nd week of the course.

Classification improvement

Classification improvement only at the exam component.

Observations

Professor Coordinating this Course: Susana Carvalho (susana.carvalho@fc.up.pt)