| Techniques in seed production. Harvesting, processing, packaging, labelling and storage. Seed processing. Seed production, germination, storage and quality. Testing and certification. International trade and regulations. Viability, dormancy and germination. Seed Laws. Asexual propagation techniques for specific cases for rhizomes, bulbs, corms, tubers, ferns from spores, specific species, difficult cases and cultivars of annuals, bulbs, perennials, shrubs, trees. The physiological aspects of asexual propagation. Graft compatibility issues.
Nursery management layout and structures. Low cost alternatives. Tools and Equipment in conventional and hi- tech nurseries. Location and layout. Management. Soil preparation and treatment. Bed preparation, water, nutrient and input management for specific plants. Nutrient deficiency and corrections. Weed, disease and pest management specific to nursery crops. Temperature, humidity and light regulation. Transplanting operations. Propagating materials.
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Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu |
