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PPS 105: Plant Production Systems 2(2+0)

An introduction to plant production covering plant environment and its effects on production. Cultural practices. Cropping systems (field crops - horticultural crops). Controlled environment agriculture systems. Recent trends in plant production.

  Course Objective

This is an introductory course required for all undergraduate students of the College of Food & Agricultural Sciences. It is aimed to introduce to students various systems of plant production with particular emphasis on modern practices in the Kingdom. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to a complete understanding about the following topics:

·         A brief history of man and agriculture

·         Influence of environmental factors on plant production

·         Different systems of plant production

·         Recent trends in plant production

Course Outline

Week	Topic
1	Human - Plant Relationship
2	Effect of Abiotic Factors in Plant Production
3	1st. EXAM
4	Effect of Biotic Factors on Plant Production
5	Cultural Practices / Production Systems of Field Crops
6	2nd. EXAM
7	Production Systems of Horticultural Crops
8	Protected Farming
9	3rd. EXAM
10	Brief Description of Major Crops in the Kingdom
11	Crop Management
12	Recent Trends in Plant Production – Soil-less Culture
13	4th. EXAM
14	Recent Trends in Plant Production – Organic Agriculture
15	Biotechnology in Plant Production
16	Tissue Culture
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Lecture1.pdf

Textbook

No textbook is required. However, as a reference, students are encouraged to obtain a copy of the book titled: Principles of Plant Production,  3^rd edition, King Saud University Press. This book was written by a group of former faculty members of the department.