Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
SPECIAL RESEARCH METHODS ON FRUIT GROWING 800200715160 3 + 0 3.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Face to face
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Goals Teaching methods of different research in fruit species
Course Content Characteristics of researches on fruit growing. Essentials of trial establishment in orchards, greenhouses and labratories, special techniques, points to consider during carry out of trials, evaluation of the results obtained from researches.
Learning Outcomes 1) Learning the principles of the experiment establishment in the orchard, greenhouse and laboratory
2) Learning the techniques in fruit breeding
3) Learning the techniques in propagation of fruit species
4) Learning the techniques in to increase the yield and quality in fruit species

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Characteristics of the fruit researches Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Principles of the experiment establishment in the orchard, greenhouse and laboratory Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Issues to be considered in the conduct of the fruit experiments Lecture; Discussion
Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week The evaluation of the research results Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Classic and biotechnological methods in cross-breeding research of fruit species Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Classic and biotechnological methods in cross-breeding research of fruit species Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Classic and biotechnological methods in selection-breeding research of fruit species
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Classic and biotechnological methods in selection-breeding research of fruit species Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Classic and biotechnological methods in researches about generative and vegetative propagation of fruit species Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Classic and biotechnological methods in researches about generative and vegetative propagation of fruit species Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week The research methods to increase the yield and quality in fruit species-Pruning and training Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week The research methods to increase the yield and quality in fruit species-Fruit thinning Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week The research methods to increase the yield and quality in fruit species-Chemical applications Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week The research methods to increase the yield and quality in fruit species-Rootstocks Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
George, F.E., Hall, M.A., Jan De Klerk, G. (Eds.). 2008. Plant Propagation by Tissue Culture, Volume 1, The Background., Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.
Hartmann, H.T., Kester, D.E., Davies, F.T. and Geneve, R.L. 2010. Plant Propagation: Principle and Practices. Prentice-Hall. Inc. London. Jackson, D.I., Looney, N.E., Morley-Bunker, M. 2011. Temperate and Subtropical Fruit Production. CABI. UK Westwood, M.N. 1993. Temperate-Zone Pomology Physiology and Culture. 3rd ed. Timber Press Inc., Portland, Oregon, USA. Rom, R.C. and Carlson R.F (Eds.). 1987. Rootstocks for Fruit Crops. A Wiley-Interscience Publication, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. New York, USA.
Jackson, D.I., Looney, N.E., Morley-Bunker, M. 2011. Temperate and Subtropical Fruit Production. CABI. UK
Janick, J., Moore, J.N. (Eds.). 1996. Fruit Breeding, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York.
Litz, R.E. (Ed.). 2005. Biotechnology of Fruit and Nut Crops., CABI Publishing, Trowbridge.
Westwood, M.N. 1993. Temperate-Zone Pomology Physiology and Culture. 3rd ed. Timber Press Inc., Portland, Oregon, USA.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4
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PY255555
PY455555
PY655555
PY1055555
PY1355555

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 4
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 5 4
Homework 5 10
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 16
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 5 10
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 8
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 8
1 2
2 1
1 2
Total Workload
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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