Fruit Production II and Viticulture II

Not applicable

The UC does not have a DSD assigned. Therefore, formally, no classes will be taught.

1. Projecting the installation of an orchard and a vineyard

2. Know the ways of obtaining plant material

3. Know the different cultural techniques used in vineyards and orchards in autumn ­winter

4. Explain the importance of proper use of  training systems in fruit trees and vines in production

Module 1

1 Main factors to take into account when setting up an orchard and a vineyard

2 Method of preparing the soil according to its characteristics

3 Planting systems in different situations

4 Planting techniques

5 Vegetation management

 Module 2:

1 Ways to obtain plant material

2 Main rootstocks of different fruit trees and vine

3 Different grafting techniques

4 Choice of the best symbiont in each situation

5 Importance of the use of quality propagating material

 Module 3:

1 Concepts, principles, theories and terminology of pruning, tying down and training systems

 2 Effect of pruning operations on the physiology of trees and vines

3 Soil-climatic limitations in the choice of training systems

4 Different techniques of pruning and tying down

5 Correct use of training systems, pruning and tying down with the economics of a fruit and / or vineyard farm

As no classes are taught, assessment will be by examination only

Assessment by examination 100%

Assesses all UC content and respects the weightings of each module:

Module 1 - 25%
Module 2 - 35% (80% theory and 20% practical component)
Module 3 - 40% (80% theory and 20% practical component)

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  To pass the course, the final grade must be ≥ 9.5.

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