Numbering Code	U-AGR01 3A214 LJ78	Year/Term	2022 ・ First semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Lecture
Target Year	3rd year students	Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Mon.1
Instructor name	TAO RIYUUTAROU (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) YAMANE HISAYO (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	This course explains the history of fruit farming, its special characteristics, the relationship between fruit trees and the environment, the relationship between the physiology of fruit development / ripening and nutritional physiology / cultivation management techniques, and the breeding and cultivation of fruit trees.
Course Goals	To understand in depth the various problems associated with fruit farming in Japan and globally.
Schedule and Contents	There will be 1-2 weeks of classes for each of the following topics, with a total of 15 lectures. 1. Characteristics of fruit farming and recent trends (Apart from characteristics of fruit farming, changes in world fruit production and fruit production / consumption in Japan are discussed relating to socioeconomic and technical background) (1-2 weeks) 2. Fruit trees and environment (Distribution of global fruit tree cultivation and characteristics of climate and soil conditions in Japan, especially those that cause problems for cultivation) (1-2 weeks) 3. Cultivation and planting (Methods of cultivation and the problems thereof; historical changes in and current status of planting styles) (1-2 weeks) 4. Flowering physiology and fruit management (Characteristics and consequent habits of flower bud differentiation of fruit trees, factors affecting fruit bud differentiation, and factors involved in fruiting post-flowering) (1-2 weeks) 5. Fruit growth (Fruit growth is described by contrasting flower and fruit and with its relationship to relative growth theory. Additionally, factors involved in fruit growth are discussed) (1-2 weeks) 6. Fruit ripening (Fruit ripening mechanism and control; changes in fruit components during ripening) (1-2 weeks) 7. Fruit tree growth cycle (Problems related to the physiological ecology of temperate fruit trees, especially during the dormant period, and problems related to breaking dormancy) (1-2 weeks) 8. Tree and soil management (Training and pruning of fruit trees, tree nutrition and fertilization, and water management) (1-2 weeks)
Evaluation Methods and Policy	The evaluation criteria and achievement level are in accordance with the "Evaluation Criteria and Achievement Level" described in the Student Handbook of the Faculty of Agriculture for the relevant year. Final exam 75% + mini tests at every classes 25%
Course Requirements	Nothing in particular
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	It is necessary to be well-prepared for the class by reviewing the relevant portion of the textbook and gain a deeper understanding by using reference materials after the class.
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	Will be mentioned during class
References, etc.	米Mori敬三 他14名 『果樹園芸学』 (朝倉書店) ISBN:ISBN 4-254-41037-2 C3061, 金浜耕基　他18名 『果樹園芸学』 (文永堂出版) ISBN:ISBN 978-4-8300-4129-7 C3061, 杉浦　明　他4名 『果実の事典』 (朝倉書店) ISBN:978-4-254-43095-0
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