2023/2024

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).

No propaedeutics are required

'Orticoltura. Principi e pratica'. Edagricole. Curatori: Pardossi, Gianquinto, Santamaria, Incrocci
'Colture fuori suolo. Idroponica e coltivazione in substrato' Edagricole. Incrocci, Malorgio, Massa.
'Biostimolanti per un'agricoltura sostenibile' Ed. Informatore Agrario. Curatori: Colla, Rouphael

Definition of quality and intrinsic and exogenous properties. Nutritional, organoleptic, and commercial quality, safety. The quality for different types of vegetables: roots, leaves, fruits. Gamma IV. Nitrate control in vegetables. Factors influencing quality: variety choice, environment, cultivation techniques, the stage of maturation at harvest. Strategies to improve quality: herbaceous grafting, biostimulants (categories and applications). Greenhouse vs open field. The quality of vegetables grown in soilles systems. Growing media. Nutraceutical greenhouses to produce functional foods.

'Orticoltura. Principi e pratica'. Edagricole. Curatori: Pardossi, Gianquinto, Santamaria, Incrocci
'Colture fuori suolo. Idroponica e coltivazione in substrato' Edagricole. Incrocci, Malorgio, Massa.
'Biostimolanti per un'agricoltura sostenibile' Ed. Informatore Agrario. Curatori: Colla, Rouphael

the course is taught in person, with the value of the course being closely linked to the exercises and the opportunity to carry out practical experiences

Although frequency is optional, it is suggested that you attend the tours and practices.

The questions are intended to ascertain the theoretical and practical knowledge shared during the classes.
The final evaluation will consider the knowledge acquired, the ability to connect the topics, and the quality of the exposition. The total lack of knowledge of a topic does not allow to pass the sufficiency threshold.

    Mariateresa Cardarelli