Base Knowledge
Not applicable
Teaching Methodologies
In order to achieve the objectives of the curricular unit and the competences foreseen for the students, the learning teaching process is based on:
- In theoretical-practical classes in which the teacher conveys theoretical concepts, followed by practical application by the student;
- In the realization and discussion of projects that study the route from the field to the plate of biological products, previously chosen by the students.
Learning Results
- Know the processes of senescence
- Identify the general causes of deterioration of vegetables, fruits and seeds
- Recognize storage conditions
- Know the conditions necessary for the conservation of various plant products
- Identify physiological accidents and post-harvest diseases
- Know the methods of control of physiological accidents and post-harvest diseases in Organic Farming
- Know the principles of cycles and life of plant products
- Identify the marketing circuits of fruit and vegetables, grains and seeds
- Recognize the importance of farmer associations
Program
- Senescence processes
- Causes of fruit and vegetable decomposition and influence of environmental factors
- Conservation techniques
- Influence of cultural techniques on conservation
- Necessary conditions for the conservation of different fruits, vegetables and seeds
- Main physiological accidents and post-harvest diseases
- Life cycles of organically produced plant products
- Consumer behavior
- Marketing circuits
- Marketing strategies
- Importance of producer associations and organizations
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
NAO
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