Pomology - cultivation, propagation and plant protection
Fruit cultivation is important from a Swedish horticultural perspective and deeply rooted in our cultural history. During this course, you will get an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of fruit cultivation in Sweden. You will learn more about factors affecting fruit cultivation as well as what measures should be taken, and why. You will also learn basic principles of pruning as well as common propagation techniques. You will practice on identifying the most common diseases and damages to fruit trees as well as suggesting measures.
The subject of pomology is divided into two courses, one of which takes place in the autumn and the other in the spring. The idea is that you will be able to follow the value chain for Swedish-produced fruit during one year. However, the courses can be taken in an independent order. Both courses comprise online lectures and exercises.
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is not yet activated
The course evaluation is open between 2025-06-01 and 2025-06-22
Additional course evaluations for TD0016
Academic year 2023/2024
Pomology - cultivation, propagation and plant protection (TD0016-30210)
2024-01-15 - 2024-06-02
Academic year 2022/2023
Pomology - cultivation, propagation and plant protection (TD0016-30290)
2023-01-16 - 2023-06-04
Academic year 2021/2022
Pomology - cultivation, propagation and plant protection (TD0016-30282)
2022-01-17 - 2022-06-05
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
TD0016 Pomology - cultivation, propagation and plant protection, 7.5 Credits
Pomologi - odling, förökning och växtskyddSubjects
Horticultural Science Horticultural scienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0101 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
The equivalence of general entrance requirements for higher education studies.Objectives
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Content
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Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Approved mandatory elements.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
The course is held at semi-distance at quarter speed over a semester.Responsible department
Department of Plant Breeding
Further information
Litterature list
30 jan
ppt-presentation från föreläsning
6 febr
Tahir, I (2014) Fruktodling och efterskördsbehandling, Jordbruksverket, kapitel II + III.3.4 + IV https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11870/7/tahir_ibrahim_150213.pdf
13 febr
Tahir, I (2014) Fruktodling och efterskördsbehandling, Jordbruksverket, kapitel III.4, https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11870/7/tahir_ibrahim_150213.pdf
27 febr
Environmental Stress Management | WSU Tree Fruit | Washington State University
Soils and Nutrition | WSU Tree Fruit | Washington State University
Irrigation Management | WSU Tree Fruit | Washington State University
Orchard Floor Management | WSU Tree Fruit | Washington State University
Pollination | WSU Tree Fruit | Washington State University
13 mars
Tahir, I (2014) Fruktodling och efterskördsbehandling, Jordbruksverket, kapitel XIV https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11870/7/tahir_ibrahim_150213.pdf
Barzman, M. et al. (2015) Eight principles of integrated pest management. Agron Sustain Dev, 35: 1199-1215 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13593-015-0327-9
Pfiffner, L. et al (2018) Fleråriga blomsterremsor – ett verktyg för förstärkt växtskydd i äppelodlingar. Teknisk guide Nr 1122, FiBL & SLU. https://www.fibl.org/fileadmin/documents/shop/1122-flerariga-blomsterremsor.pdf
Samnegård, U. et al (2018) Management trade-offs on ecosystem services in apple orchards across Europe: direct and indirect effects of organic production. J Appl Ecol, 56: 802-811. https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/1365-2664.13292
Växtskyddsmedel 2024 – frukt. Jordbruksverket. https://webbutiken.jordbruksverket.se/sv/artiklar/ovr69.html
**27 mars **
Crop Load Management | WSU Tree Fruit | Washington State University
Pruning and Training Systems | WSU Tree Fruit | Washington State University
3 april
Breeding a new apple cultivar. https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/844-breeding-a-new-apple-cultivar
24 april
Skytte af Sätra J., Hjalmarsson I., Garkava-Gustavsson L. 2020. Släktforskning bland svenska äppelsorter – ny teknik avslöjar gamla släktband. LTV-fakultetens faktablad, 2020:12. https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/17879/1/skytte_af_satra_j_et_al_201026.pdf
Lästips om du vill veta mer
Andréasson Sjögren, A., Heimdahl, J. & Wiking Leino, M. (2021) Svensk trädgårdshistoria – förhistoria och medeltid. Historiska Serien, Nr 38. ISBN 9789188763235. Pris 289 kr. Finns att beställa på https://vitterhetsakad.bokorder.se/sv-SE/shop
Gunnarsson, A., Gustavsson, E., Klintborg Ahlklo Å., Nolin, C., Olausson, I. & Wiking Leino M. (2023) Svensk trädgårdshistoria: 1800- och 1900-tal. Historiska Serien, Nr 41.** **ISBN 9789188763471. Pris 450 kr. Finns att beställa på https://vitterhetsakad.bokorder.se/sv-SE/shop
Gröndahl, M. & Åberg, A. (2002) Äppelriket – när äpplet blev en frukt för alla. Prisma. ISBN: 91-518-3778-1. Går att hitta i antikvariat.
Tahir, I (2014) Fruktodling och efterskördsbehandling, Jordbruksverket. https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11870/7/tahir_ibrahim_150213.pdf
Ympning av fruktträd. Pris 60 kr (porto/frakt tillkommer). Finns på Sveriges Pomologiska Sällskaps hemsida. https://svepom.se/bocker-och-trycksaker
Beskärning av fruktträd. Pris 60 kr (porto/frakt tillkommer). Finns på Sveriges Pomologiska Sällskaps hemsida. https://svepom.se/bocker-och-trycksaker
Okulering av fruktträd. Pris 60 kr (porto/frakt tillkommer). Finns på Sveriges Pomologiska Sällskaps hemsida. https://svepom.se/bocker-och-trycksaker
Från ymp till träd. Pris 60 kr (porto/frakt tillkommer). Finns på Sveriges Pomologiska Sällskaps hemsida. https://svepom.se/bocker-och-trycksaker
Dock-Gustavsson, A-M et al (2024) Gynna nyttodjuren, Jordbruksverket https://webbutiken.jordbruksverket.se/sv/artiklar/ovr324.html