Information Package / Course Catalogue
Propagation Techniques in Ornamental Plants
Course Code: BB305
Course Type: Non Departmental 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 give information to students about ornamental plants definition, position of ornamental plants in the World and Turkey, ecological requirements of ornamentals; to provide to students to comprehend of the importance of outdoor ornamentals plants in terms of rural and urban landscape and, basic principles of using outdoor plants and to gain of information about botanical characters, cultural and ecological requirements, propagations and significant culture varieties of adapted woody species to Turkey conditions.

Course Content

Definition of ornamental and position of ornamental plants in Turkey and World, the importance of outdoor plants in terms of rural and urban landscape. The classifying according to their some physical criteria (norm, form, texture, branching) of ornamental. Taxonomic, morphological, biological characters, and ecological and cultural requirements, and propagation methods, and significant culture variety characters of tree, shrub, bush and vine species. To introduction of species in field, sample collection for supporting identifying and formation of herbarium works. Introduction of indoor plants and their propagation and their growing techniques.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to classify ornamental plants based on botanical and morphological characteristics and their intended uses (trees, shrubs, ground covers, indoor plants, etc.); ability to determine the appropriate growing environment by analyzing the plants’ ecological requirements, such as temperature, light, humidity, and soil.
2.Understand the operating principles of production facilities used in ornamental plant cultivation, such as greenhouses and nurseries; select and use the tools, machinery, and equipment required during production stages in a manner that is both safe and appropriate for their technical specifications.
3.Ability to apply sexual (seed-based) and asexual (cuttings, grafting, layering, division, etc.) propagation methods for ornamental plants in the field or laboratory in accordance with theoretical principles; ability to determine the propagation technique that will yield the highest success rate for different plant species.
4.Ability to identify ornamental plant species in open fields, nurseries, and indoor production facilities based on their morphological characteristics; ability to manage periodic care and cultivation programs for these species, such as pruning, watering, and fertilization.
5.By keeping abreast of current developments in the sector and innovative production technologies, the ability to develop environmentally sensitive, sustainable solutions to the challenges encountered in farming.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Dole, J.M. and Wilkins, H. F. 2004. Floriculture principles and species. SBN 9780130462503 Pearson comp. second edition. 1040 p.USA.
2.Yaltırık, F., 1993. Dendrology Textbook I, Gymnosparmae ??(Gymnosperms). 2nd Edition, I. Ü. O. F. Publication No: 386, 320p.
3.Yaltırık, F., 1993. Dendrology Textbook II, Angiosparmae ??(Angiosperms). 2nd Edition, I. Ü. O. F. Publication No: 420, 320p.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Ornamentals definition, classification, Ornamental growing situation of Turkiye and the World
Week 1 - Practice
Introducing ornamental plants in the open field and in the nursery
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ecological requirements of ornamentals (temperature, light, humudity, soil vb.)
Week 2 - Practice
Sample collection studies
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introducing the production structures, tools and equipment needed in the production of ornamental plants
Week 3 - Practice
Introducing production structures, working principles and usage features
Week 4 - Theoretical
Generative production methods used in ornamental plants
Week 4 - Practice
Representation of production methods on species
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introduction and application of vegetative production methods used in ornamental plants (production with steel)
Week 5 - Practice
Species description in the field
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introduction and application of vegetative production methods used in ornamental plants (grafting, separation, layering, etc.)
Week 6 - Practice
Application of production methods on species
Week 7 - Theoretical
Introduction of tree and shrub group plants (characteristics, production, cultivation requirements, care) (MID-TERM EXAM)
Week 7 - Practice
Species introduction in the field and production studies on species to be determined in production facilities
Week 8 - Theoretical
Introducing tree and shrub group plants (characteristics, production, cultivation requirements, care)
Week 8 - Practice
Species introduction in the field and production studies on species to be determined in production facilities
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introduction of shrub group plants (characteristics, production, cultivation requirements, care)
Week 9 - Practice
Nursery technical tour
Week 10 - Theoretical
Introducing groundcover species (characteristics, production, cultivation requirements, care)-Quiz
Week 10 - Practice
Species introduction in the field
Week 11 - Theoretical
Introducing seasonal species (characteristics, production, cultivation requirements, care)
Week 11 - Practice
Species introduction in the field
Week 12 - Theoretical
Introducing climbing, climbing and aquatic plants (characteristics, production, cultivation requirements, care)
Week 12 - Practice
Species introduction in the field
Week 13 - Theoretical
Introduction and classification of indoor plants (characteristics, production, cultivation requirements, care)
Week 13 - Practice
Evaluation of the production of plants in production facilities
Week 14 - Theoretical
Introducing some types of indoor plants (characteristics, production, cultivation requirements, care)
Week 14 - Practice
Practical exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%5
Practice Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141128
Practice Examination1213
Quiz1213
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination119120
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026