FONDAMENTI DI ARBORICOLTURA GENERALE
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: STEFANIA MARIA BENNICIExpected Learning Outcomes
The course aims to provide the student with knowledge relating to the morphology, biology and physiology of the tree. Knowledge of the ontogenic cycle of the tree plant through the study of aspects related to the propagation methods and the fruiting cycle. Knowledge relating to the interaction that the tree can have with the surrounding environment. Knowledge of the different cultivation techniques that can be used for the correct creation and management of modern, sustainable tree systems with quality production.
Course Structure
There are no. 21 hours of participatory lectures and n. 42 hours of exercises (technical visits, discussion of case studies and/or seminars).
Information for students with disabilities and/or learning disorders.
As a guarantee of equal opportunities and in compliance with current regulations, students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, based on their specific needs and on learning objectives of the discipline. It is also possible to refer to the departmental contacts of CInAP (Center for Active and Participatory Inclusion - Services for Disabilities and/or learning disorders).
If conditions require teaching given in a hybrid mode or remotely, necessary changes may be introduced to what previously stated in order to comply with the program.
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
The course covers various aspects relating to general arboriculture with reference to:
- Role of arboriculture
- Organography and morphology of fruit trees
- Vegetative cycle
- Basic principles of reproductive cycle
- Propagation of tree plants and principles of nursery farming
- Basic principles of genetic improvement
- Planting and Management of the fruit orchard
- Tree and environment relationships
Textbook Information
. Peano C., Sottile F. (2019) 'Principi di Arboricoltura'. EdiSES srl - Napoli
Other texts for consultations:
2. Sansavini et al. (2012) 'Arboricoltura generale'. Patron editore Bologna
Other material for students, available on the STUDIUM platform, consists of:
- Copy of power points presented during lectures and at seminars.
- Scientific articles and other material provided by the teacher, including any links and/or informative articles to consult.
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course and role of arboriculture | Text 1: ch. 1, teacher material uploaded to STUDIUM |
| 2 | Organography and morphology of the tree plant | Text 1: ch. 2, teacher material uploaded to STUDIUM |
| 3 | Vegetative cycle | Text 1: ch. 4, teacher material uploaded to STUDIUM |
| 4 | Principles of reproductive cycle | Text 1: ch. 5 teacher material uploaded to STUDIUM |
| 5 | Propagation and principes of nursery farming | Text 1: ch. 6, teacher material uploaded to STUDIUM |
| 6 | Principles of genetic improvement | Text 1: ch. 7, teacher material uploaded to STUDIUM |
| 7 | Planting and Management of the fruit orchard | Text 1: ch. 8, teacher material uploaded to STUDIUM |
| 8 | Tree and climate relations | Text 1: ch. 3, teacher material uploaded to STUDIUM |
| 9 | Tree and soil relationships | Text 1: ch. 9, teacher material uploaded to STUDIUM |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Oral test with recognition of the species under study. The assessment of the student’s preparation will be based on the following criteria: learning ability and level of study of the topics covered, properties of synthesis and exposure, and reasoning skills of the student.
The voting follows the following scheme:
|
Evaluation |
Knowledge and understanding of the topic |
Ability to analyze and synthesize |
Use of references |
|
Negative |
Important shortcomings. Significant inaccuracies |
Irrelevant. Frequent generalizations. Inability to synthesize |
Completely inappropriate |
|
18-20
|
At threshold level. Obvious imperfections |
Just enough skills |
Just Appropriate |
|
21-23
|
Routine knowledge |
Ability of correct analysis and synthesis. Argue logically and consistently |
Use standard references |
|
24-26
|
Good knowledge |
Good analysis and synthesis skills. The arguments are expressed consistently |
Use standard references |
|
27-29
|
Knowledge more than good |
Considerable abilities of analysis and synthesis |
The topic has been explored in depth |
|
30-30L
|
Excellent knowledge |
Excellent abilities of analysis and synthesis. |
Important insights |
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
- Root system functions and root types
- Epigeal organs, classification of buds, types of branches
- The reproduction of tree plants; agamic multiplication techniques
- Forms of farming and the importance of pruning
- Tree and environment relationship