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Crops and Cropping Systems
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:18:35
Abstract
The biological requirements for successful and sustainable crops are looked at from biological, agronomical, and the physio-genetic level. Climatic requirements, their status of biological and agronomic adaptation, the range of adaptation with regard to the consistency and quantity of the yield and quality-related aspects of the product.
Objective
At the end of the course the students are able to define and judge the relevant environmental conditions for a successful choice of a crop that is able to succeed in defined agro-climatic situations. This has to be done on an advanced knowledge level of biological characteristics and physiological requirements of a plant species, the subsequent interactions of a crop to environmental conditions and the potential to make genotype-based choices ant to control the development by agronomic measurements.
Content
Crops (wheat, maize, rice as model crops) 1. Introduction (wheat and maize) 1.1. Product, biology and adaptation to the environment 1.2. Production technique 2. Rice 2.1. Global Rice Production 2.2. Product, biology and adaptation to the environment 2.3. Rice Soils, Soil fertilization and Mineral Nutrition 2.4. Rice Production
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Crops and Cropping Systems |
|
4 h weekly |