Content (Syllabus outline)
Horticulture is the fastest growing field within agriculture. The strategy of its development in the 21st Century in Europe and broader will be presented in terms of quality of existing and new horticultural products and from the view of creating pleasant living conditions. The importance of juvenility for successful propagation of horticultural plants will be discussed and production technology of functional vegetables will be explained. Grapevine terroir denotes a complex approach to the production of quality grapes and wine and therefore the students will be equipped with knowledge on the subject. Understanding of the tree architecture represents the basis for the introduction of new solutions in training systems resulting in optimal use of natural resources and other materials important for successful production. The use of plant protection products in the cultivation of horticultural crops is increasingly controlled and limited. Therefore, the problem of pesticide residues in horticultural products will be stressed and new technological measures striving towards ‘Zero residual level’ in fruit, vegetables and grapevine will be presented.
Prerequisites
Students who have successfully completed the MSc programs in the field of Life Sciences or university programs of the same field.