Seed to Harvest: 9 October – 3 November 2017
MODULE I
Week 1: Biodiversity, Breeding, Seed systems, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Conservation of plant genetic resources
- Breeding and seed quality systems
- Identification of major vegetable pests
- Advances in IPM for key crops
Week 2: Grafting, Protected Cultivation, Integrated Disease Management (IDM)
- Grafting
- Protected cultivation
- Management of fungal and viral diseases
- Judicious pesticide use
Week 3: Seed Health, Seedling Management, IDM
- Advances in seedling management
- Seed health testing
- Symptom diagnoses
- Management of bacterial and nematode diseases
Week 4: Sustainable Production, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
- Supply of high quality seed
- Irrigation
- Integrated soil, water and nutrient management
- GAP principles and practices
- Development Action Plan Presentations