Information Package / Course Catalogue
Seed Science
Course Code: TB408
Course Type: Required
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 concept of seed, its production techniques, technology, and quality, adoption of basic principles on legislation.

Course Content

The concept of seed, and importance, ecological factors in seed production, agronomic operations of seed production, seed production techniques for field crops, seed technology, applications to improve quality for seeds and control criteria.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Aydın ÜNAY
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the difference between seed and other production materials
2.To be able to perceive the importance of ecological factors in the production of seed
3.To be able to distinguish differences of the agronomic process between seed production with the normal production
4.To be able to grasp the techniques of seed production for field crops and its transfer of practice
5.To be able to find out about seed technology
6.To be able to make quality improvement practices of the seeds
7.To be able to follow developments related legislation for seeds
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Şehirali, S., 1997. Tohumluk ve Teknolojisi Fakülteler Matbaası, 422s
2.Ed. Eser, B., Saygılı, H., Gökçöl, A., İlker, E., 2005. Tohum Bilimi ve Teknolojisi Cilt I
3.Ed. Eser, B., Saygılı, H., Gökçöl, A., İlker, E., 2005. Tohum Bilimi ve Teknolojisi Cilt II
4.Ed. Abay, C., Gökçöl, A., İlker, E., Türkekul, B., Gümüş., M., 2002. Türkiye I. Tohumculuk Kongresi
5.Farklı Kaynaklardan Derlenmiş Sunumlar ve Ders Notları Internet Kaynakları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Reproduction in plants, the concept of generative and vegetative seed
Week 1 - Practice
literature review
Week 2 - Theoretical
Seed formation, accumulation of nutrients, distribution of seeds
Week 2 - Practice
introduction of plant ve seed
Week 3 - Theoretical
Seed morphology and physiology
Week 3 - Practice
introduction of plant ve seed
Week 4 - Theoretical
Seed germination and dormancy
Week 4 - Practice
introduction of plant ve seed
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ecological factors in seed production
Week 5 - Practice
literature review
Week 6 - Theoretical
Agronomic operations in seed production
Week 6 - Practice
literature review
Week 7 - Theoretical
Seed production techniques in field crops (Cereals and Grain Legumes)
Week 7 - Practice
presentation of instrument equipment
Week 8 - Theoretical
Seed production techniques in field crops (Industrial Crops and Forage Crops)
Week 8 - Practice
introduction of plant ve seed
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Drying of seeds
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examination of seed structure
Week 10 - Practice
Processing of seed
Week 11 - Theoretical
survey in the research and application farm
Week 11 - Practice
Storage of seeds
Week 12 - Theoretical
literature review
Week 12 - Practice
Applications for quality improve in seeds
Week 13 - Theoretical
literature review
Week 13 - Practice
Criteria for quality control in seeds
Week 14 - Theoretical
literature review
Week 14 - Practice
Seed legislation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Lecture - Practice142142
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
OÇ-7
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