NPLB14024U Seed Science and Technology
Morphology, anatomy and identification of seeds of common crops,
trees and important weeds of the world.
- Development and maturation of seeds
- Dormancy and germination and the environmental and hormonal
regulation mechanisms
- Seed tests and technology such as the International Seed Testing
Association (ISTA) rules
- Vigour and viability
- Seed testing equipment, seed cleaning equipment, coating of seeds
and seed certification and quality
- Maintenance of genetic purity and identity using biotechnology
methods to identify gene manipulated crop (GMO) seeds will also be
introduced
- Commercial aspects concerning import and export of seeds, seed
health and phytosanitation
- Storage and longevity of seed are also included as are future
directions in seed biology and technology
After completing the course the students will be able to:
Knowledge:
- show overview of seed morphology, anatomy, biology and ecology
- describe the seed chain from production to marketing
- list national and international organisations working with seeds
and seed relevant legislation
Skills:
- Identify seeds and morphological structures
- Apply seed testing methods and methods to break dormancy.
- Apply seed cleaning techniques and modern technology to identify
varieties and investigate seeds.
- Be able to produce artificial seeds.
- communicate knowledge about seed science and technology.
Competences:
- Evaluate results from various seed testing methods(e.g ISTA
tests, vigor tests, biotechnological methods).
- Discuss the application of various seed science and technology
methods to new situations
Chapters in textbooks and research papers
- Category
- Hours
- Colloquia
- 7
- Exam
- 1
- Excursions
- 15
- Lectures
- 18
- Practical exercises
- 30
- Preparation
- 100
- Project work
- 25
- Theory exercises
- 10
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examinationIndividual oral examination of course curriculum and reports on experimental work.
Weight: Oral examination 100% - Exam registration requirements
- Submitted reports of the experimental work
- Aid
- Only certain aids allowed
Folder with seed collection
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
One internal examiner
Criteria for exam assesment
See learning goals
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NPLB14024U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- B (Mon 8-12 + Tues 13-17 + Fri 8-12)
- Course capacity
- 30 students
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Natural Resources and Environment
Contracting departments
- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences
- Department of Food Science
Course responsibles
- Christian Andreasen (3-66647143736f6871316e7831676e)
Lecturers
Christian Andreasen, Brian W. Grout, Henrik Vlk Lütken, Lisa Munk, Birthe P Møller Jespersen, guest teachers