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CRP309Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Arable Crops Production

This course provides an overview of arable crop production, focusing on key families like Gramineae and Leguminosae. It covers the cultivation, harvesting, storage, and pest management of major crops such as maize, rice, guinea corn, cowpea, cassava, yam, sweet potato, and cotton. The course also explores the botany, climatic requirements, and varieties of these crops, equipping students with practical knowledge for successful crop production.

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200h

Study Time

13

Weeks

15h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Arable CropsCrop ProductionGramineaeLeguminosaeCultivation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Gramineae Family

2

Maize Cultivation

3

Rice Cultivation

4

Guinea Corn Varieties

5

Leguminosae Family

6

Cowpea Cultivation

7

Root and Tuber Crops

8

Cassava Cultivation

9

Yam Cultivation

10

Sweet Potato Cultivation

11

Malvaceae Family

12

Cotton Cultivation

13

Ginger Cultivation

Total Topics13 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agronomist

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Farm Manager

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Crop Production Specialist

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Agricultural Extension Officer

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Agricultural Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureFood ProductionAgribusinessCrop ScienceFarming

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Gramineae (Poaceae)

3h

Unit 1: Introduction to Gramineae

3 study hours

•Read the introduction to Gramineae family.
•Study the botany of Gramineae, including habit, leaves, and inflorescence.
•Understand the floral formula and examples of Gramineae.

Week

2

Module 1: Gramineae (Poaceae)

4h

Unit 1: Maize or Corn

4 study hours

•Study the climatic and soil requirements for maize.
•Learn about different maize types: Dent, Floury, Flint, Popcorn, and Sweet maize.
•Understand the cultivation practices for maize, including land preparation and sowing.

Week

3

Module 1: Gramineae (Poaceae)

4h

Unit 1: Maize or Corn

4 study hours

•Learn about weeding methods and chemical weeding using Atrazine and Primextra.
•Understand the harvesting and storage methods for maize.
•Study the common diseases and pests of maize and their control measures.

Week

4

Module 1: Gramineae (Poaceae)

4h

Unit 1: Rice (Oryza sativa)

4 study hours

•Study the climatic requirements for rice cultivation.
•Learn about different types of rice: swamp, upland, and floating rice.
•Understand the cultivation practices for upland rice.

Week

5

Module 1: Gramineae (Poaceae)

4h

Unit 1: Rice (Oryza sativa)

4 study hours

•Understand the process of converting inland swamps for rice cultivation.
•Learn about terrestrial or earth work, including land leveling and construction of irrigation canals.
•Study the construction of infrastructure for swamp rice cultivation.

Week

6

Module 1: Gramineae (Poaceae)

4h

Unit 1: Rice (Oryza sativa)

4 study hours

•Study nursery practices for swamp rice.
•Learn about the method of planting rice, including spacing and transplanting.
•Understand the pests of rice and their control measures.

Week

7

Module 1: Gramineae (Poaceae)

4h

Unit 1: Guinea Corn

4 study hours

•Study the varieties of guinea corn grown in West Africa.
•Learn about the cultivation practices for guinea corn, including sowing and intercropping.
•Understand the yield, storage, diseases, and pests of guinea corn.

Week

8

Module 2: Family Leguminosae

3h

Unit 2: Introduction to Leguminosae

3 study hours

•Read the introduction to the Leguminosae family.
•Study the botany of Leguminosae, including habit, leaves, and flowers.
•Understand the different sub-families: Papilionaceae, Caesalpinieae, and Mimoseae.

Week

9

Module 2: Family Leguminosae

4h

Unit 2: Pulses (Grain Legumes)

4 study hours

•Study the cultivation practices for cowpea, including sowing and weeding.
•Learn about the yield of cowpea and methods to increase it.
•Understand the pests of cowpea and their control measures.

Week

10

Module 3: Root and Tuber Crops

4h

Unit 3: Cassava (Manihot utilissima)

4 study hours

•Study the climatic and soil requirements for cassava.
•Learn about the varieties of cassava grown in West Africa.
•Understand the cultivation practices for cassava, including planting and weeding.

Week

11

Module 3: Root and Tuber Crops

4h

Unit 3: Yam (Dioscorea spp.)

4 study hours

•Study the climatic and soil requirements for yam.
•Learn about the varieties of yam grown in West Africa.
•Understand the cultivation practices for yam, including planting and staking.

Week

12

Module 3: Root and Tuber Crops

4h

Unit 3: Sweet Potato (Ipomea batatas)

4 study hours

•Study the climatic and soil requirements for sweet potato.
•Learn about the varieties of sweet potato grown in West Africa.
•Understand the cultivation practices for sweet potato, including planting and weeding.

Week

13

Module 4: Family Malvaceae

4h

Unit 4: Cotton (Gossypium spp.)

4 study hours

•Study the climatic and soil requirements for cotton.
•Learn about the varieties of cotton grown in West Africa.
•Understand the cultivation practices for cotton, including sowing and thinning.
•Study the processing of cotton, including ginning.
•Understand the diseases and pests of cotton.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed notes for each crop, focusing on their specific climatic and soil requirements.

2

Develop diagrams illustrating the cultivation processes for maize, rice, and cassava.

3

Practice identifying common pests and diseases from images and describe their control measures.

4

Review the botany of Gramineae and Leguminosae families, focusing on key characteristics.

5

Prepare a comparative table outlining the advantages and disadvantages of different storage methods.

6

Solve practice questions related to yield calculations and fertilizer application rates.

7

Focus on understanding the processing techniques for cotton, including ginning and baling.

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