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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP204 |
| Name | Reproduction Biology in Plants |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SİNAN ETİ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SİNAN ETİ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the basis of generative reproduction, pollination, fertilization, seed and fruit formation and the internal and external factors afecting these.
Course Content
General principles of generative reproduction in plants, function and morphology of flower organs, sexuality in plants, pollination, fertilization, mechanism of seed and fruit development, parthenocarpy, apomixis, sterility and sexual incompatibility, factors affecting on fruit-set in horticultural plants, principles of orchard establishment in terms of fertilization biology
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the general basis of generative reproduction |
| LO02 | Acquires information about flower structure and sex distribution of horticultural crops |
| LO03 | Explains pollination, fertilization and the mechanism of seed and fruit formation |
| LO04 | Explains the internal and external factors affecting fruit set |
| LO05 | Comprehends the cases to be careful in terms of reproductive biology while setting an orchard |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture | 1 |
| PLO08 | - | Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegetative and generative reproduction, morphology of flower | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 2 | Anatomy of flower parts | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 3 | Sex distribution of flowers and plants (hermaphrodite and missed organ flowers, monocline, dicline, monocie, diocie) | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 4 | Pollination of flowers (self-pollination, cross-pollination, selfing, hybridization) | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 5 | Factors affecting pollination efficiency and polen tube growth | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 6 | Pollen tube growth and factors affecting it | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 7 | Fertilization, embryo, endosperm and seed formation | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until mid term | |
| 9 | The mechanism of fruit formation, concepts of nuts and berries | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 10 | Infertility and incompatibilities in plants | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 11 | Concepts of parthenocarpy and stenospermocarpy | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 12 | Concepts of apomixis, xenia, metaxsenia | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 13 | Flower and fruit drops in plants (types, reasons and times) | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 14 | Factors affeting fruit set | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 15 | The cases to be careful in terms of reproductive biology while setting an orchard | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 16 | Term Exams | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until the end of season | |
| 17 | Term Exams | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until the end of season |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |