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HU Credits:
3.5
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Plant Science in Agriculture
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Rehovot
Course/Module Coordinator:
Prof. Yehoshua Saranga
Coordinator Office Hours:
by appointment
Teaching Staff:
Prof Yehoshua Saranga,
Mr. avichay smadga
Course/Module description:
Management of forage crops in semi-arid environment.
Course/Module aims:
Study the physiological basis of forage crop production in accordance with aminal feed needs.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
To understand the integrated system of forage and animal production.
Attendance requirements(%):
100
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lectures, filed trips and labs.
Course/Module Content:
1.Introduction & terminology
2.Forage and grassland in Israel
3. Systematics and morphology of major forage plants
4.Aspects of grassland utilization
5.Basic aspects of field crops production
6.Determinants of yield components and their implications on forage quality
7.Effect of environmental factors on forage yield and quality
8.Effect of harvest management on forage yield and quality
9.Major forage crops in Israel (wheat, maize and Alfalfa)
10.Forage preservation technology
11.Nutritional aspects of forage
Required Reading:
-
Additional Reading Material:
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Grading Scheme :
Written / Oral / Practical Exam 90 %
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 10 %
Additional information:
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