Abstract

This subject focuses on vegetable crop biology and the principles and practices of successful commercial vegetable production including crop requirements, growth patterns and production techniques. It will explore the technology and science behind the pre-harvest and post-harvest management of fresh and processed vegetables. Benchmarking and the implementation of codes of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: 1. Introduction to vegetable crops;2. Markets and types of growing;3. The vegetable industry;4. Vegetable crop biology;5. Improving vegetables;6. Vegetable crop establishment;7. Managing vegetable crops;8. Harvest & post-harvest;9. Processing and fresh-cut vegetables; and10. Quality systems.

Assessment items

1. Crop selection & planning
2. Research project
3. Postharvest program
4. Exam

Assumed knowledge

It is expected that students have basic knowledge of plant biology, as well as basic computer, data and spreadsheet skills.

Learning activities

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