Information Package / Course Catalogue
Seed Science in Horticulture
Course Code: BB424
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide to students to teach of all technical information about quality and terminology of seed growing, to comprehend to position of seed growing in Turkey and the world, to arrive the qualitative character carried out seedling production in the base of species.

Course Content

Seed and seed growing concepts, seed structure and the examining of seed maturation steps, pollination and fertilization, seed quality criteria, seed production principles

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Zeynel DALKILIÇ
Learning Outcomes
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Recommended or Required Reading
1.Eser,B.,H.Saygılı,A.Gökçöl veE.İlker(Eds) 2005.(cilt1 ve 2). Tohum bilimi ve Teknolojisi ,Ege Üniversitesi Tohum Teknolojisi Araştırma ve uygulama merkezi yayın no.3İzmir.
2.Şehirali,S.1989.Tohumluk ve Teknolojisi.Ankara üniv.basım evi.Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Scope and importance of the course. Seed and seed concepts, the situation of seed production in the country and the world, history of seed control, the importance of biodiversity, genetic resources
Week 1 - Practice
Introducing the vegetable seed collection, examining vegetable seeds, identifying the differences
Week 2 - Theoretical
Pollination, fertilization, structure and maturation of the seed
Week 2 - Practice
Examination of pollen and pistil in binocular, examination of organs of germinated seed in binocular
Week 3 - Theoretical
Effect of environment on flowering and seed formation, techniques for matching flowering dates
Week 3 - Practice
Pollen germnation
Week 4 - Theoretical
The concept of quality in seed material and factors affecting quality. Registration and Sertification process
Week 4 - Practice
Seeding of some vegetable cultivars in the field
Week 5 - Theoretical
Seed maturity in vegetable seeds, seed separation methods
Week 5 - Practice
Seed harvest
Week 6 - Theoretical
Seed drying and storage methods, seed cleaning, grading and packaging, seed banks and seed storage methods in banks
Week 6 - Practice
Observation at seed storage
Week 7 - Theoretical
Factors that prevent seed germination (mid term exam)
Week 7 - Practice
Control of planted seeds at previous lecture and application of necessary maintenance procedures
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
The importance of isolation in seed production, isolation types. Hybrid seed, standard seed, GMO seed concepts
Week 9 - Theoretical
Seed cultivation practices in families (Liliaceae, Cruciferae)
Week 9 - Practice
Control of planted seedlings at previous lecture and application of necessary maintenance procedures
Week 10 - Theoretical
Seed cultivation practices in families (Solanaceae, Cucurbitaceae)
Week 10 - Practice
Control of planted seedlings at previous lecture and application of necessary maintenance procedures
Week 11 - Theoretical
Seed cultivation practices in families (Umbelliferae, Compositae)
Week 11 - Practice
Control of planted seedlings at previous lecture and application of necessary maintenance procedures
Week 12 - Theoretical
Applications related to seed production in fruits
Week 13 - Theoretical
Applications related to seed growing in fruits
Week 14 - Theoretical
Apomictic fruit seeds
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141128
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination119120
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
3
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
3
4
5
OÇ-3
4
4
3
5
3
4
3
4
4
4
5
OÇ-4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
OÇ-5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026