Bicol University

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

ISO 9001-2015
Guinobatan, Albay
TÜVRheinland ID 910863351

CPdn 2- HORTICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Welcome to the second semester of the academic year 2021-2022!

It is true courage and dedication that you continuously strive to learn, despite the
devastating disruption of the pandemic to our lives. Students like you are the reason why Bicol
University College of Agriculture and Forestry commits to deliver academic excellence and
build character. Although the modality of instruction was adjusted to fit the situation faced by
everyone, the university will assure to deliver clientele satisfaction and quality instruction.
Throughout this semester it is expected that we will face challenges as we cope with the "new
normal". As an aid of support, this course guide was crafted to reach every student.
This course guide will serve as a map in the course subject. This consists of the
information, requirements, and activities to be undertaken. Therefore, it is deemed to be read
before starting with the lesson. Good luck and welcome to CPdn2 class! Explore, learn and
enjoy the ride with me.
Course Introduction
The course deals with the basic applied science principles and practices of horticulture with the
integration of entrepreneurial concepts and techniques. Horticulture is the art and science of growing
and producing fruits, vegetables, plantation crops, landscape gardening, flowering plants etc. This
course requires a total of five (5) hours in instruction per week: two (2) hours for lecture and three (3)
hours for laboratory. The study and application of the various practices in growing, processing,
marketing, and cost analysis of horticultural crops with emphasis on those that are grown within the
service area.

Course Information

Course Code & Title: CPdn 2- HORTICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Course Prerequisite : None
Number of Credits : 3 Hours Lecture
Course Placement : 1st Year BTVTEd, Second Semester
Semester/Term : Second Semester; AY 2021 – 2022
Online Course Site : Google classroom

Course Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, you are expected to have gained understanding
and are able to apply all the competencies and skills learned from the following:
1. discuss the importance of horticultural crops,
2. classify and differentiate between and among the branches of horticulture,
3. develop and maintain curriculum laboratory and instructional projects for horticultural
crops,
4. prepare planting materials, propagate (sexual and asexual techniques) horticultural
crops,
5. discuss cropping systems appropriate in combination with horticultural crops
established in the hilly lands,
6. determine plant and soil nutrient management for horticultural crops,
7. determine water requirements for various horticultural crops,
8. apply appropriate and integrated crop protection principles for horticultural crops,
9. perform different methods of pruning while explaining their importance among
horticultural crops,
10. explain and determine maturity indices before harvesting horticultural crops,
11. discuss and demonstrate post-harvest practices,
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12. grow and maintain foliage and garden plants for landscape, and
13. construct and create seasonal and decorative floral designs
Target Learners and Prerequisite
The target learners for this course are the third year Bachelor in Technical
Vocational Teachers Education. This subject does not require you of any prerequisite.
Mode of Delivery
For this semester, the university identified three (3) types of learners, namely:
A. Students with good internet access (able to participate in synchronous activity);
B. Students with poor to fair internet access (able to participate in asynchronous
activities only); and
C. Students with no internet connection.
Hence, the table below shows the mode of deliveries for each type of learners:
Type of Submission of Activities and
Mode of Access to Learning Materials
Learner Outputs
A  All resources will be accessed through Outputs will be submitted via
google meet, google classroom. google classroom.
 May avail consultation online and
synchronous during scheduled
consultation time.
 Participate in the discussion forum
B  All resources will be accessed through Outputs will be submitted via
google meet, google classroom. google classroom during their most
 May avail consultation online and convenient time within the allotted
asynchronous during scheduled period.
consultation time.
 Participate in the discussion forum
(asynchronous)
C  All resources will in PRINTED form. Outputs will be submitted through
Maybe accessed in two ways: (a)Mail or (b) Dropbox at BUCAF
1. Mail
2. Dropbox at BUCAF
 May avail consultation through text or
call
 NOT required to participate in
discussion forums
Note: You should inform me on the first week of classes your preferred mode of delivery.

Course Structure & Schedule

Horticultural Crop Production Management has 12 chapters focusing on the
operational management in the production of horticultural crops which shall be
completed within 18 weeks for second semester.
Each lesson has its own handouts with corresponding lecture (printed/video
recorded) and learning activities. You are expected to finish all twelve (12) learning
lessons within the 18-week period.
The table below shows your weekly activity for the whole semester. Refer to it
on weekly basis to ensure there is no missing activities and deadlines.
Week Topic Activities
Week 1 A. Orientation  Virtual conference with students
January 17- B. Course Overview  Introduction of both student and
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21 C. The VGMO of BU and the instructor

D. College  Orient students with the
guidelines of online learning,
course requirements, and
course policies
 Present to students the course
guide
 Discuss BU VMGO
 Obtain the contact information of
students via google form with at
least 85% response
 Identify students mode of access
to learning materials
 Provide students with detailed
explanation of the course
guidelines and policies
Week 2 Lesson Proper  Check students attendance on the
January 24- I. Scope, size, and economic importance of virtual discussion
28 the horticultural industry in the Philippines  Discuss intended topics for the
week
 Send formative assessment
and learning activities to the
students via google classroom or
courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
Week 3 II. Classification and Horticultural Crops:  Check students attendance on the
January 31- Pomological crops (Fruits) virtual discussion
February 4 Olericultural crops (vegetables)  Discuss intended topics for the
Plantation crops week
Floriculture and Landscape Gardening  Send formative assessment
Industrial Crops and learning activities to the
Medicinal and Edible Ornamentals students via google classroom or
courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
Week 4 III. Scientific plant names and the  Check students attendance on the
February 7- differences among genus, species, and virtual discussion
11 variety.  Discuss intended topics for the
week
 Send formative assessment
and learning activities to the
students via google classroom or
courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic

Week 5 IV. Purpose of the four main parts of  Check students attendance on the
February plants. virtual discussion
14-18 Processes of photosynthesis and  Discuss intended topics for the
respiration. week
Major structural differences between dicot  Send formative assessment
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and monocot stems and seeds and learning activities to the

students via google classroom or
courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
Week 6 V. factors that affect the roots of plants.  Check students attendance on the
February Types of soil and sample of each, virtual discussion
21-25 pH value of soil and aboveground  Discuss intended topics for the
requirements for good plant growth. week
 Send formative assessment
and learning activities to the
students via google classroom or
courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
Week 7-9 VI. Plan and prepare the site, as well as  Check students attendance on the
February the requirements of planting and caring for virtual discussion
28-March the garden  Discuss intended topics for the
18 week
 Send formative assessment
and learning activities to the
students via google classroom or
courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
Week 9 Midterm examination  Send summative assessment
March 21- activities and examination via
25 google classroom
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
Week 10- VII. Propagating Horticultural Crops:  Check students attendance on the
11 Seeds virtual discussion
March 28- Softwood/Semi-hardwood  Discuss intended topics for the
April 1 Cuttings and Micropropagation week
Hardwood cuttings
 Send formative assessment
Separation and Division
and learning activities to the
Layering
students via google classroom or
Budding
courier
Grafting
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
Week 12- VIII. Preparation of Planting materials:  Check students attendance on the
13 Choice of seed variety or cultivar virtual discussion
April 4-8 Varieties of Horticultural crops (vegetables,  Discuss intended topics for the
fruits, plantation and industrial, week
ornamentals, spices, and medicinal) and
 Send formative assessment
their descriptions Plant propagation
and learning activities to the
techniques.
students via google classroom or
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courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
Week 14 IX. Plant and Soil Nutrient Management:  Check students attendance on the
April 11-15 Managing the nutritional requirements of virtual discussion
horticultural crops
Determining Soil Fertility Status and plant
 Discuss intended topics for the
week
needs
Crop Nutrient Removal  Send formative assessment
Application of Fertilizer (Organic and and learning activities to the
Inorganic) students via google classroom or
courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
Week 15 X. Application of Crop Protection:  Check students attendance on the
April 18-22 Crop Protection Principles as Applied in virtual discussion
Horticultural Crops  Discuss intended topics for the
week
 Send formative assessment
and learning activities to the
students via google classroom or
courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
XI. Major concerns in caring for interior  Check students attendance on the
plants virtual discussion
Best cultural conditions (water, light, and  Discuss intended topics for the
soil requirements) for ten (10) selected week
interior plants.
 Send formative assessment
and learning activities to the
students via google classroom or
courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
Week 16- XII. Different plant materials used in  Check students attendance on the
17 holiday decorations and centerpieces. virtual discussion
April 25- Types of flowers used in floral designing.  Discuss intended topics for the
May 6 Describe the basic principles of floral week
design.
 Send formative assessment
and learning activities to the
students via google classroom or
courier
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback
 Encourage student’s active
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participation
 Remind constantly the basic
health protocols relative to COVID
19 pandemic
Week 18 Final Examination  Send summative assessment
May 9-13 activities and examination via
google classroom
 Assess student’s performance and
give feedback

Course Requirements / Assessment Activities

The assessment that will be used is categorized into two: formative and
summative assessment.

Self-Assessment activities will be provided in every learning material.

Feedbacks/results of this assessment are intended to assist and identify your strength
and weaknesses among the topics/areas discussed. This will not be recorded or
graded.

Summative assessment will all be graded; it will be in three (3) forms:

 Activities. This will be given at the end of the lesson, which will be graded on a
weekly basis. It will serve as an immediate feedback mechanism for to monitor
learning. Inform the instructor with the issues and concerns on the meeting or
consultation schedule.
 Major Outputs. There will be two major outputs (one for midterm, and another for
final term). The details of each major output will be discussed on the first day of each
term and can be accessed on the course site.
 Major Exams. There will be two major examination (Midterm and Final
Examination). The major exams will be conducted through online on the scheduled
week of assessment (See Course Schedule). Details will be given during classes
and will be available in the course site.
To ensure objectivity, rubrics will be used for the evaluation of your outputs whenever
applicable and can be accessed on the course site. Content and scope of the
assessment material will be discussed before and during the 1 st day of classes.

Attendance Policy
Attendance is strongly encouraged and students are responsible for all materials
covered in the lecture. In case a student was not able to attend the class due to
unavoidable and uncontrolled circumstances like power interruption, poor internet
connectivity and the like, notify the instructor for proper disposition.

Grading System
As indicated in the course syllabus, your course performance will be evaluated
based on the following criteria:
BU Grading System
Mid-Term/Tentative Final Grade
Lecture 60% Laboratory 40%
Recitation 20 % Work attitude and Behavior 20 %
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Quizzes (Short & Long) 20 % Technical Skills 30%

Major Output 20 % Output 50%
Mid-Term/Final Exam 40 %
TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100%

System of Computing Grades:

Final Grade = 1/3 Mid-term Grade + 2/3 Tentative Final Grade

Learning Resources
To facilitate everything, learning resources/materials will be made available in
your course site ahead of the discussion. You may access these anytime of the entire
duration of the course. However, for those students under Type B and C, you are
advised to inform me ahead of time so that necessary solution may be served at once to
avoid problems at the end of the semester. The learning material are but not limited to
the following:
1. Powerpoint Presentations. To be use during the lecture period and will be available
in the eLearning site.
2. Handouts. Guide and brief discussion off the lesson. To be uploaded in the
eLearning site-google classroom.
3. Video/Audio lectures and Video Links. Accessible in the eLearning site.
4. Additional Reading Materials. Other reading materials will be uploaded for further
reading and study. Everybody is encouraged to read and comprehend the different
concepts/ lessons related to the lesson/topic. This will guide/help in performing the
activities and even in answering self-assessment test given at the end of every
lesson.

References
Required Readings:
1. Geoffrey R. Dixon • David E. Aldous (2014) Horticulture: Plants for People and Places,
Volume 1-2 Production Horticulture. ISBN 978-94-017-8577-8 ISBN 978-94-017-8578-5
(eBook) ISBN 978-94-017-8640-9 (set) DOI 10.1007/978-94-017-8578-5
2. Dr. B. Hemla Naik, Professor & Head (Hort.) cum Coordinator (PPMC) & Dr. D.
Thippesh, Professor of Horticulture, CoA Shimoga; HRT. 101: Fundamentals of
Horticulture and Production Technology of Fruit Crops; (2+1): I Semester 2014-15.
hemlanaikb@yahoo.com; 94488 62225 | UAHS, S
3. Reforestation, Tree Farming and Plantation Development Technical Committee, 2007.
The Philippines recommends for reforestation, tree farming, and plantation development.
Los Baños, Laguna: PCARRD, 2008. 221p. (Philippines Recommends Series No.
94/2008)
4. The Committee on Soil Fertility Management. The Philippine recommends for soil fertility
management. Los Baños, Laguna: PCARRD, 2006. 201p. (Philippines Recommends
Series No. 36-D)
5. The Committee on Soil Conservation. The Philippine recommends for Soil Conservation.
Los Baños, Laguna: PCARRD, 1984. 47p. (Philippines Recommends Series No. 2B-A)
6. Amadioha et al (2004). Principles of Crop Protection. Tutan Publishers Limited. ISBN
978-2048-674
Further Readings:
1. Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and
Development. Protected cultivation of highvalue vegetable crops in the Philippines. Los
Baños, Laguna: PCARRD-DOST, 2009. 70p. – (Book Series No. 178/2009)
2. The Philippines Recommends for Agroforestry Technical Committee. The Philippines
recommends for agroforestry. Los Baños, Laguna. PCARRD DOST/ ICRAF-Philippines,
2006. 90p. (Philippines Recommends Series No. 59-A).
Suggested Websites:
1. ACP 305: PRINCIPLE S OF CROP PROTECTION: COURSE GUIDE. National Open
University Of Nigeria
2. Introduction to Horticulture https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/ievs101.pdf
3. Nomenclature: Definition and Rules of Binomial Nomenclature
https://www.toppr.com/guides/biology/diversity-in-living-organisms/nomenclature/
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Other Guidelines/Netiquette
The following are the rules/guidelines that have to observe throughout the course:

1. Use actual full name in all mode of learning platforms with recent profile picture.
2. Provide current and active contact details by answering the e-form sent in the
eLearning platform.
3. Chat group is primarily for the queries, questions, information dissemination,
clarification, and other important and related matters that both parties are concerned
about. Only issues and concerns related to the course will be entertained.
4. Use of emoticons is encouraged but do not overdo it.
5. Consultation via text messaging should be formal. The student should message first
the instructor stating the name and section. If the call is permitted by the instructor,
student should introduce his/her self and directly ask the question or clarification.
Personal questions shall not be entertained.
6. Honor code shall govern this course. It is expected that NO student will plagiarize
and cheat in any of the class activities.
7. Submitted outputs should bear the name, subject, year and section in the file name,
following the format: SurnameYear_Section_ActivityName. Example:
DAYANDANTE-TEd2_Act.1
8. Conduct of misbehavior shall NOT be tolerated and accepted. Be respectful and
polite with everybody.
9. Dress code will still be observed. All students are expected to wear proper attire
during virtual meetings. For female, wearing of tube, sleeveless and plunging
neckline is prohibited, whereas, male are not allowed to wear sando.
10. If you encounter problems related to the subject, you are encouraged to contact the
instructor ahead of time for your consultation schedule.
11. For further discussion of the guidelines, see file name
DAYANDANTE_CoursePolicies&Guidelines2022

Instructor’s Profile (Part Timer)

Name : MAY M. DAYANDANTE

Office : Bicol University College Agriculture and Forestry
Contact Information:
CP No: 09630415231 TNT
Email: mmdayandante@bicol-u.edu.ph
FB Account: May M. Dayandante
Consultation Schedule: Tue 1:00-2:00 PM