Vegetable And Fruit Crop Production
- Agricultural Sciences
- 500 level
- 2 credit units
- 109 pages
- 7 units
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of vegetable and fruit crop production. It covers the history, origin, and distribution of various fruits and vegetables, emphasizing their nutritional and economic importance in Nigeria. Students will learn about different production systems, handling, processing, packaging, storage, marketing, and utilization techniques. The course also explores horticultural machines, equipment, plant propagation methods, nursery systems, and strategies for managing diseases and pests.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic knowledge of botany
- Natural sciences
- General agriculture
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRP505, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRP505 · UNIT 2 CLASSIFICATION AND ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN NIGERIA
Precisely vegetables are edible plant parts including stems and stalks, roots, tubers, bulbs, leaves, flowers, and fruits; usually includes seaweed and sweet corn; may or may not include pulses or mushrooms; generally consumed raw or cooked with the main dish, in a mixed dish, as an appetizer or in a salad.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the history, origin, and distribution of fruits and vegetables.
- Classify fruits and vegetables based on various criteria.
- Describe different production systems and practices for fruits and vegetables.
- Identify and maintain horticultural machines and equipment.
- Apply methods of plant propagation and nursery management.
- Manage diseases and pests in fruit and vegetable crops.
- Determine suitable sites for fruit tree orchards and vegetable farms.
- Apply principles of producing, planting, and maintaining ornamental plants.
What it prepares you for
- Crop Production Manager
- Horticulturalist
- Farm Manager
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Nursery Manager
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Food Production
- Landscaping
- Environmental Management
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Types and Systems of Production: Production Practices, Handling, Processing, Packaging, Storage, Marketing and Utilization of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables
Understanding the complexities of production practices, handling, processing, packaging, storage, marketing, and utilization requires integrating knowledge from various disciplines.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: Methods of Plant Propagation, Nursery Systems, Diseases and Pests of Fruits and Vegetables
The wide range of diseases and pests affecting fruits and vegetables, coupled with the diverse control methods, demands a comprehensive understanding of plant pathology and entomology.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 72 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: History and Definition of Fruits and Vegetables · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: History and Definition of Fruits and Vegetables.. Identify the origin of common fruits and vegetables.. Define fruits and vegetables based on botanical and culinary perspectives..
Unit 2: Classification and Economic Importance of Fruits and Vegetables in Nigeria · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Classification and Economic Importance of Fruits and Vegetables in Nigeria.. Classify fruits and vegetables based on different criteria.. Explain the economic importance of fruits and vegetables in Nigeria..
- Week 2Module 2:
Unit 1: Varieties and Adaptation of Exotic Fruits and Vegetables to the Nigerian Environment · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Varieties and Adaptation of Exotic Fruits and Vegetables to the Nigerian Environment.. Discuss the adaptation of fruits and vegetables to new environments.. Identify factors influencing adaptation..
- Week 3Module 2:
Unit 2: Types and Systems of Production: Production Practices, Handling, Processing, Packaging, Storage, Marketing and Utilization of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables · 4 hours
Read Unit 2: Types and Systems of Production: Production Practices, Handling, Processing, Packaging, Storage, Marketing and Utilization of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables.. Explain different production systems for fruits and vegetables.. Describe production practices, handling, and processing techniques..
- Week 4Module 3:
Unit 1: Horticultural Machines and Equipment · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Horticultural Machines and Equipment.. Identify essential horticultural machines and equipment.. Explain the maintenance and care of horticultural machines and equipment..
- Week 5Module 3:
Unit 2: Methods of Plant Propagation, Nursery Systems, Diseases and Pests of Fruits and Vegetables · 4 hours
Read Unit 2: Methods of Plant Propagation, Nursery Systems, Diseases and Pests of Fruits and Vegetables.. Explain asexual and sexual propagation methods.. Discuss nursery systems and management..
- Week 6Module 4:
Unit 1: Requirements for Sitting Fruit Tree Orchards and Vegetable Farms · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Requirements for Sitting Fruit Tree Orchards and Vegetable Farms.. Identify requirements for sitting fruit tree orchards and vegetable farms.. Discuss the importance of topography, altitude, and climate..
- Week 7Module 4:
Unit 2: Principles of Producing, Planting and Maintaining Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Perennials and Fruits in the Nursery, Homes and Parks · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Principles of Producing, Planting and Maintaining Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Perennials and Fruits in the Nursery, Homes and Parks.. Explain the principles of producing, planting, and maintaining ornamental trees.. Discuss the importance of ornamental plants..
- Week 8Module 1:
Unit 1: History and Definition of Fruits and Vegetables · 4 hours
Review Module 1 content.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) for Module 1..
Unit 2: Classification and Economic Importance of Fruits and Vegetables in Nigeria · 4 hours
Review Module 1 content.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) for Module 1..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 1: Varieties and Adaptation of Exotic Fruits and Vegetables to the Nigerian Environment · 4 hours
Review Module 2 content.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) for Module 2..
Unit 2: Types and Systems of Production: Production Practices, Handling, Processing, Packaging, Storage, Marketing and Utilization of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables · 4 hours
Review Module 2 content.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) for Module 2..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 1: Horticultural Machines and Equipment · 4 hours
Review Module 3 content.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) for Module 3..
Unit 2: Methods of Plant Propagation, Nursery Systems, Diseases and Pests of Fruits and Vegetables · 4 hours
Review Module 3 content.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) for Module 3..
- Week 11Module 4:
Unit 1: Requirements for Sitting Fruit Tree Orchards and Vegetable Farms · 4 hours
Review Module 4 content.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) for Module 4..
Unit 2: Principles of Producing, Planting and Maintaining Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Perennials and Fruits in the Nursery, Homes and Parks · 4 hours
Review Module 4 content.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) for Module 4..
- Week 12Final Revision
Final Revision · 8 hours
Comprehensive review of all course materials.. Focus on key concepts and principles from each module..
- Week 13Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation · 8 hours
Practice answering exam-style questions.. Review Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all study units and focus on key concepts and definitions.
- Create concept maps linking different production systems and their requirements.
- Practice identifying common diseases and pests, and their respective control measures.
- Review the economic importance of fruits and vegetables in Nigeria.
- Focus on the practical aspects of plant propagation and nursery management.
- Practice answering past examination questions to improve time management.
- Create flashcards for quick review of key terms and concepts.
- Form study groups to discuss challenging topics and share insights.
- Prioritize topics based on their weightage in the assessment scheme.
- Ensure a good night's sleep before the examination to enhance focus and recall.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRP505 about?
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of vegetable and fruit crop production. It covers the history, origin, and distribution of various fruits and vegetables, emphasizing their nutritional and economic importance in Nigeria. Students will learn about different production systems, handling, processing, packaging, storage, marketing, and utilization techniques. The course also explores horticultural machines, equipment, plant propagation methods, nursery systems, and strategies for managing diseases and pests.
How many units does CRP505 have?
CRP505, Vegetable And Fruit Crop Production, has 7 units across 4 modules, over 109 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRP505?
CRP505 carries 2 credit units, at 500 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is CRP505 hard?
CRP505 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does CRP505 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 7 units.
How is CRP505 assessed?
CRP505 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting CRP505?
Basic knowledge of botany Natural sciences General agriculture
What can I do with CRP505?
Crop Production Manager, Horticulturalist, Farm Manager, Agricultural Extension Officer and Nursery Manager.