Assess the condition, location, interests, socio-economic possibilities and techniques for growing some fruit and arable crops in Spain and Worldwide.
Apply the knowledge acquired to the study of pests and diseases of nearby crops
The student deepens understanding of protected cultivation of high performance.
The student should know the different types of substrates, their physical, chemical and microbiological properties as well as the particularities of its management.
The student should be able to perform calculations of nutrient solutions in different scenarios, species, growth stages, crop cycles and cropping systems. Similarly capable of controlling the irrigation in order to meet the needs of the crop irrigation.
The student should know the different types of plastics, their properties and applications based on the polymer matrix and additives that compose it, so you can identify the properties to be applied depending on the species, weather and other type to use plastic in the greenhouse.
The student will know the different equipment and management systems for proper control of greenhouse climate.