Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
MODERN TREE FRUIT TRAINING SYSTEMS 800200715500 3 + 0 3.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Lectures, slide presentations, discussions, homeworks
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Goals To provide students with knowledge of genetic bases of growth and development in fruit trees, significance and physiology of training, classification and characteristics of training systems implemented in growing, determination of appropriate training systems based on fruit tree cultivars, species and growing techniques
Course Content Genetic principles of growth and development in fruit trees, significance of training and its physiology, classification of modern training systems; spherical canopy systems (bush-tree, Spindle-bush, Spanish bush), conical canopy systems (Central leader, Mini central leader, Palmette leader, HYTEC, Vertical Axis, SolAx, Super spindle, North Holland spindle, Meadow Orchard system), flat-planar canopy systems (Lincoln canopy, Ebro trellis, Solen system, Tabletop bed, Penn State thin-wall trellis, Palmets) and V shaped canopy systems (Tatura trellis, Mini Tatura trellis, Geneva Y trellis, Mikado and Drilling System, MIA trellis, Mini V trellis, Gutingen V slender spindle, V Super spindle), evaluation of training systems for growth and development habits of fruit tree species and cultivars, analysis of training systems for orchard design and management systems.
Learning Outcomes 1) Knows genetic principles of growth and development in fruit trees, importance of training, and its physiology
2) Knows features, advantages and disadvantages of spherical, conical, planary and V-Y-shaped modern training system applied to fruit trees
3) Can evaluate the training systems based on fruit species and cultivars, and analyze the training system according to cultivation techniques
4) Can give seminar and train growers and technicians
5) Can follow literature and techniques in related subjects

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Genetic basis of growth and development of fruit trees Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week The importance and physiology of traning of fruit trees Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Classification of the training system in fruit growing Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Conical trainig systems (Bush, Spindel Bush, Spanish Bush) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Conical training systems (central leader, Vogel central leader, Slender Spindle, Vertical Axis) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Conical training systems (Slender spindle, North Holland slender spindle, Multi row slender spindle) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Conical training systems (HYTEC, Super Spindle, Meadow Orchard) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Planar training systems (Regular palmette, Free palmette, Penn State Thin Wall Trellis) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Planar training systems (Lincoln Canopy, Ebro, Solem,Table Top Bed) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week V-Y shaped trainig systems (Tatura trellis, Mini Tatura Trellis, Geneva Y Trellis, Mikado and Drilling system) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week V -Y shaped training systems (Mia trellis, Mini V trellis, Gutingen V slender spindle, V super spindle) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Evaluation of training systems based on tree fruit species and cultivars Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Evaluation of training systems based on tree fruit species and cultivars Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Analysis of the training system according to different growing techniques Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Faust, M. 1989. Physiology of Temperate Zone Fruit trees. John Wiley and Sons New York, USA
Ferree, D.C., Schupp, J.R. 2003. Pruning and Training Physiology. In: Apples, Botany, Production and Uses. (eds: D.C. Ferree, I.J. Warrington). Cabi Publishing, UK.
Long, L. 2003. Cherry training systems: Selection and development. Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, PNW 543.
Micke, W., Hewitt, A.A., Clark, J.K., and Gerdts, M. 1980. Pruning Fruit and Nut Trees. U.C.Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Leaflet 21171.
Myers, S.C., Savelle, A.T. 1996. Coordination of vegetative and reproductive growth: root restriction, branach manipulation and pruning. In: Tree fruit Physioloy: Growth and Development (Eds:K.M. Maib, P.K. Andrews, G.A. Lang, K. Mullinix). Good Fruit Grower, Washington, USA.
Robinson, T.L. 2003. Apple-orchard planting systems. In: Apples, Botany, Production and Uses. (eds: D.C. Ferree, I.J. Warrington). Cabi Publishing, UK.
Soylu, A. 2006. Meyve ağaçlarında budama ve aşılama. Hasad Yayıncılık. İstanbul.
Stebbins R.L. 2007. Training and pruning your home orchard. A. Pacific Nortwest Extension Publication. Oregon State Un.v, Washington State Univ. Univ of Idaho. PNW 400. USA
Westwood, M.N. 1993. Temperate-Zone Pomology: Physiology and Culture. 3rd ed. Timber Press Inc., Portland, Oregon, USA.
Yılmaz, M. 1976. Meyve Ağaçlarında Budama. Çukurova Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No. 112. Ders Kitabı 7.

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 5 4
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 3 6
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 3 5
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 14 2
Seminar 2 15
Midterm Exam 2 1.5
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 2 16
Final Exam 1 1.5
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 24
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