At the end of the course the student will acquire knowledge and understanding of the concept of quality in fruit production and of the main factors infulencing the quality of fruit production during the seasonal production cycle. In relation to the main types of woody fruit crops, the aspects of developmental biology and physiology that are most responsible for determining fruit quality will be addressed, as well as aspects of the most appropriate cultivation techniques for the sustainable production of fruit quality in relation to environmental conditions and limitations and market needs. The student will acquire the ability to analyse the possible interactions between tree agroecosystems, environment and applied cultivation techniques (applying knowledge and understanding). The student will acquire the ability to make judgements, also through the critical consultation and comparison of various types of teaching materials. The student will acquire the ability to document and communicate the acquired knowledge with appropriate terminology (communication skills) and the ability to promote his/her own self-updating (learning skills).
The aim of the course is to define the concept of quality of vegetables, with insights on its various components. Considering the different types of vegetables, the students will be able to understand and acquire knowledge about agronomic factors and technologies that modify the quality of production in different environmental contexts. At the end of the course they will have the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in different production contests (applying knowledge and understanding), in autonomy and making judgements (making judgements). The course will focus on improving learning and communication skills in various professional contexts. Students will acquire the ability to promote his/her own self-updating (learning skills).