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

Scenes from MODULE I of the 35th IVTC!