Crop Science
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
An advanced course exploring the physiological aspects of crop yield, how to increase it, and methods for analyzing and interpreting crop growth and production.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Main Campus, Lincoln
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Describe factors needed to build crop yield
Students will be able to articulate what is required for optimal crop growth and yields.
Explain importance of matching environmental conditions to crop ontogeny
Students will understand how environmental factors influence crop development phases and success.
Understand G x E x M interactions
Students will learn about interactions between genetics, environment, and management, and how these affect crop suitability and productivity.
What You're Signing Up For
This course introduces students to the physiological aspects that affect crop yield and approaches to optimise them. Students will learn about environmental matching, crop ontogeny, interactions between genetics, environment, and management (G x E x M), and how to conduct and analyze field experiments and simulations relating to crop production. On-campus presence is required for some activities.
Course Content
- Crop yield development
- Crop physiological processes
- Environmental influences on crops
- Crop ontogeny and environmental matching
- G x E x M (Genetics x Environment x Management) interactions
- Field experiment analysis
- Crop simulation exercises
What you need to know first
A minimum of 75 credit points from: Forest Biology and Silvics (FORS-201), Viticulture I (WINE-201), Horticulture Production Systems (HORT-214), Plant Science II: Plant Function (PLSC-201), Plant Production Systems (PLSC-204)
A minimum of 60 credit points from any level 200 or 300 course
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Crop science
Future employment opportunities might be
Crop production specialist
Agronomist
Plant science researcher
Agricultural consultant
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