Module: Crop Production Systems (4905-420)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Georg Cadisch (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Crop Sciences - Plant Nutrition and Protection (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, compulsory
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (from WS 2019/20 on) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  1. Semester, compulsory
• Bioeconomy (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Bioeconomy (starting WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.04.2017)
  3. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

Module is of importance for improving sustainability in crop production, understanding crop physiology, resource protection and food security in tropical regions

Prerequisites for Attendance:

B.Sc or equivalent degree, basic knowledge of plant production

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Presentation in groups (20 %) with discussion (5 %); compulsory attendance at exercises and the seminar

Final examination:

Written exam (75%)

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

After successfully completing the module, students can define the constraints and potentials of enhancing crop production in tropical farming systems to support the need of a growing food demand. They can illustrate and discuss the relationships between crop management and yield in tropical cropping systems mainly using rice and cassava as examples. They are able to assess under which conditions tropical legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen and enhance soil fertility for subsequent crops. They can develop the potential of traditional and innovative techniques to increase crop yield, to improve quality and resistance to environmental stress and pest problems. The students can apply advanced agricultural crop production techniques to improve productivity by means of adequate soil, nutrient and water management. The students are further able to define alternative and future cropping scenarios and apply and judge them in an integrated dynamic modelling environment.

Key competences:

Students have acquired an ability to critically assess the validity and potential of proposed alternative solutions based on their enhanced scientific understanding and the gained practical experience in simulations. They have enhanced communication and team building skills based on interdisciplinary group work experiences and joint presentations. They have acquired further software skills including linking different software tools.

Comments:

The contents of the lectures are available at ILIAS under agrar institute <Plant Production in the Tropics and Subtropics (380a)> and the corresponding module number. Access to the materials is provided upon request via ILIAS.

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