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Unit Code: HOR512

Unit Name: Horticultural Fruit Crops

Description: Definition and importance of horticulture, climatic zone and soil of Fiji, Plant propagation, types of fruit trees and their classification, Land preparation, system layout and methods of planting. Planting method, season, nursery management , nutrition, pollinators and management of fruit plants, harvesting and fruit handling. Floral, bearing habit of fruits, Package of practice for cultivation of mango, citrus: Lemon, lime, orange, banana, guava, sapota, papaya , pomegranate, ber, passion fruit, custard apple, soursop, pineapple, carambola, breadfruit and rambutan varieties.

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Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: Student must be enrolled in the programme.

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2