Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP350 |
| Name | Mushroom Growing |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HATIRA TAŞKIN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HATIRA TAŞKIN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Learns mushroom species cultured and collected fom nature, their production quantities, growing conditions, methods, problems during production, all of the production steps from composting.
Course Content
Isolation of spores from mushroom, obtaining of mycellium from spores, composting, sowing mycellium to compost, eceological conditions for mushroom production, cultural practices, harvesting, mushroom disease and pest, history of mushroom production, different production methods and mushroom biology.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines mushroom. Designs a mushroom facility. |
| LO02 | Understands composting in white-capped mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) cultivation. Comments on mycelial propagation and obtaining seed mycelium in white-capped mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) cultivation. It refers to the ecological conditions required for the cultivation of white cap mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). Underlines the use of cover soil in the cultivation of white cap mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) and its reasons. Designs harvest and disease-pest control in white cap mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) cultivation. |
| LO03 | Recognize substrate preparation in oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) cultivation. Discusses mycelial propagation and obtaining seed mycelia in oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) cultivation. Memorizes the ecological conditions required for oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) cultivation. |
| LO04 | It refers to substrate preparation in shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) cultivation. It tells about mycelial propagation and obtaining seed mycelium in Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) cultivation. Discusses the ecological conditions required for growing Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes). |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 0 |
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | 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 | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | 0 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The history of mushroom production in Turkey and the world | Preparation from recommended readings and the lecture notes | |
| 2 | Definition, classification, economic importance and nutrient value of mushroom | Preparation from recommended readings and the lecture notes | |
| 3 | Biology and reproduction of Agaricus bisporus | Preparation from recommended readings and the lecture notes | |
| 4 | Ecological requirements of Agaricus bisporus | Preparation from recommended readings and the lecture notes | |
| 5 | Mushroom production systems and places | Preparation from recommended readings and the lecture notes | |
| 6 | Modern mushroom companies | Preparation from recommended readings and the lecture notes | |
| 7 | Preparation of compost materials and composting | Preparation from recommended readings and the lecture notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation to mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Mycelium production | Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation, discussion and mushroom growing room application | |
| 10 | Mycelium sowing methods to compost | Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation, discussion and mushroom growing room application | |
| 11 | Features, preparation and laying of casing in Agaricus bisoporus production | Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation, discussion and mushroom growing room application | |
| 12 | Cultural practices applied during mushroom production | Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation, discussion and mushroom growing room application | |
| 13 | Harvesting, conservation and packing | Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation, discussion and mushroom growing room application | |
| 14 | Mushroom diseases and pest | Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation, discussion and mushroom growing room application | |
| 15 | Pleurotus spp. cultivation | Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation, discussion and mushroom growing room application | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation to mid-term exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation to mid-term exam |
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 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||