COURSE NAME COURSE CODE CREDIT STUDENTS LEARNING TIME PREREQUISITE LEARNING OUTCOME

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Fruit Production HRT 3201 3 (2+1)

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122 NA Students can: 1. Explain the principles and practices involve in fruit production with emphasis on propagation, production factors, plantings, establishment, maintenance and management of orchards (C2) 2. Apply Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) in fruit production (P4, TS2) 3. Understand the problems encountered and to develop business plan in fruit production (CT1, KK2)

SYNOPSIS

: This course discusses the principles and practices of fruit production with focus on propagation, production factors, planting establishing, maintenance and managing orchard.

CONTENT Contact Hours LECTURE : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Introduction - Current status of fruit industry in Malaysia Definition/Classification/Botany of Fruits Factors affecting flowers and fruits development Propagation and planting materials. Establishment and managing of nursery. Principles, practices and management of orchard - Planning and preparation - Planting system and planting - Drainage and irrigation 2 1 3 4 14

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Soil management Fertilizations Thinning/pruning/formation of canopy Weed control Control of pests and diseases Discussion on establishment, management and production of selected fruits Harvesting/grading/storage/marketing of fruits - Postharvest physiology Profitability and economic analysis of fruit orchard TOTAL Introduction to fruit clones a) Tree b) Fruits c) Poster (pictures/slides) Identification of fruit types a) Simple fruits b) Composite fruits c) Aggregate fruits Identification of flowers Tissue culture Management practices of nursery a) Soil media b) Selection and management nursery plot c) Irrigation system d) Propagation house Management practices of fruits orchard a) Fertilization b) Pests and diseases control c) Weeds control d) Pruning and treatment e) Replanting Quality management a) Wrapping of fruits b) Harvesting c) Postharvest technology

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Presentation of mini projects and discussion on special topics TOTAL

42 60 % 40 % 100%

EVALUATION

Course work (tests, practicals, presentation) Final Examination TOTAL

REFERENCES

Rieger, M. (2006). Introduction to Fruit Crops. Food Products Press, New York, USA: 462p. Rukayah, A. (1999). Buah-buahan Malaysia. DBP, Kuala Lumpur. Rukayah, A. (2001). Buah-buahan Nadir Semenanjung Malaysia. DBP, Kuala Lumpur. Watson, R.R. (ed). (2000). Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs in Health Promotion. CRC Press, Boca Raton, USA: 341p. Othman, Y. & Subhadrabandhu, S. (1995). The Production of Economic Fruits in South East Asia. Oxford University Press, New York, USA.