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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

SQG7009 Horticultural Crops

The types and classifications of horticulture crops (food crops, ornamental, vegetable and nursery) in
Malaysia and Asia are described. Overview of breeding, growth and development, mineral nutrition,
crop production, post-harvest physiology and interrelationships with the environment are discussed.
Environmental farm planning in solving problems of soil conservation, nutrient management, pest
management and waste management will be explained.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Apply the productive way of cultivation and production of horticultural crops in Malaysia and Asia

Humanity Skill:
CTPS7, LS4

References:
1. Ummed Singh, C.S. Praharaj, S.S. Singh, N.P. Singh. 2016. Biofortification of Food Crops.
Springer.
2. Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui. 2015. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Horticultural
Crops: Principles and Practices for Quality Maintenance. CRC Press.
3. Stefan Buczacki, Keith Harris. 2010. Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Garden Plants.
HarperCollins UK.
4. T. Pradeepkumar. 2008. Management of Horticultural Crops. New India Publishing.

SQG7010 Tropical Crop Management

Various factors that affect crop productivity and profitability and how these factors can be managed
will be discussed with special emphasis on advanced studies in crop production and environmental
impact in tropical and subtropical agro-ecosystems. Advanced knowledge in production, processing
and commercialization of crops, agro-ecosystems of farming as well as scientific disciplines dealing
with biodiversity, genetic resources, protection and conservation of tropical and subtropical agro-
ecosystems will also be emphasized.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Basic capability to manage crop field

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