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Production of field and horticultural crops

Course Description: Theoretical: - General introduction and classification of field and horticultural crops, including grain crops, legumes, oil crops, sugar crops, forage crops, and the most important horticultural crops, including vegetables (vegetables for protected cultivation - vegetables for open cultivation), fruits (evergreen - deciduous), and ornamental plants (turf plants - economic flowers - shade plants). A comprehensive study of economically important field and horticultural crops cultivated in the Kingdom in terms of economic importance and specific agricultural practices for production. Practical: - Identification of the external appearance of field and horticultural crops, and the most important morphological differences between plants of the same family.

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: PAP 213

Objectives of the course :

. Introduce the student to the most important field crops and horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants).
. Define the student's understanding of essential environmental needs and various agricultural operations, as well as the signs of maturity and harvesting for field and horticultural crops.
. Provide students with knowledge that enables them to connect the relationship between the environmental needs of field and horticultural crops and the possibility of their successful cultivation in the Kingdom.

Course outputs :

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
. The primary differences between field crops and horticultural crops are as follows: **Field Crops:** * Typically grown over large areas of land. * Primarily focus on staple foods, grains, fiber, and forage. * Often cultivated with mechanized farming practices. * Harvest is usually large-scale and may involve specialized equipment. * Examples include wheat, corn, soybeans, cotton, and alfalfa. **Horticultural Crops:** * Typically grown in smaller areas, often in orchards, vineyards, gardens, or greenhouses. * Focus on fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and herbs. * Often require more intensive cultivation and specialized care per plant. * Harvesting is frequently done by hand, requiring more labor. * Examples include apples, tomatoes, roses, lettuce, and basil. .
. Identification of the different agricultural practices for field and horticultural crops.
. Obstacles to the production of some field crops and horticultural crops in the Kingdom.

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Last updated: 2026-06-17