Module 1: FRUIT CULTIVATION
Training Hours: Total 8 Hours
Instructor: Prof. Dr. Ümran ERTÜRK

Topics:

1. ORCHARD ESTABLISHMENT (1 Hour)
   1.1. Variety selection
   1.2. Rootstock selection
   1.3. Site selection
   1.4. Seedling selection

2. PLANTING PREPARATION AND PLANTING (1 Hour)
   2.1. Soil preparation
   2.2. Plantation planning
   2.3. Transporting and protecting plants
   2.4. Planting

3. TRAINING AND PRUNING (2 Hours)
   3.1. Definition of training and pruning
   3.2. Points to consider in pruning
   3.3. Effects of pruning on plants
   3.4. Training forms

4. CULTURAL PRACTICES IN ORCHARDS (1 Hour)
   4.1. Selection of the appropriate irrigation system
   4.2. Determining plant water requirements
   4.3. Fertilization
   4.4. Soil management
   4.5. Plant protection and integrated pest management

5. EFFECTS OF LOW AND HIGH TEMPERATURES IN ORCHARDS (2 Hours)
   5.1. Effects of low temperatures
   5.2. Frost protection methods
   5.3. Effects of high temperatures
   5.4. Effects of climate change on fruit cultivation

6. HARVEST AND TRANSPORTATION (1 Hour)
   6.1. Pre-harvest factors affecting post-harvest quality
   6.2. Determining the harvest time for fruits
   6.3. Harvesting methods
   6.4. Post-harvest practices