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These educational plans and programme descriptions refer to the A.Y. 2026/2027
Scienze della produzione e protezione delle piante (Classe LM-69 R)
Enrolled in the 2026/2027 academic year (GBA)
Programme description (Manifesto) [GBAof2_2027]
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Pathogens 12 116 Italian AGRI-05/A AGRI-05/B
- Entomologia applicata656AGRI-05/A
- Fitoiatria660AGRI-05/B
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Microbial Biotechnologies Applied to Plant Production 6 52 Italian AGRI-08/A
Tree Growing Strategies 6 56 Italian AGRI-03/A
Virology and Physiopathological Biotechnologies Biotechnologies 6 64 Italian AGRI-05/B
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Herbaceous Cropping Systems 6 64 Italian AGRI-02/A
Physiology of Plant Production 6 56 Italian AGRI-06/B
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English NN
Optional
Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italian NN
Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market 3 0 Italian NN
Study plan rules
- STUDENTS MUST ACQUIRE 3 ADDITIONAL CREDITS

For Italian students, a theoretical-practical course is planned relating to the topics covered in the study program, held by freelancers or experts in some production sectors and professors related to the degree program to illustrate and discuss topics useful for entering the world of work (Other knowledge useful for entering the world of work).

For foreign students, an assessment of knowledge of the Italian language is planned (see the paragraph Language tests).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italian Undefined NN
Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market 3 0 Italian Undefined NN
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Crop Modeling 6 56 English AGRI-02/A
Plant Breeding 6 56 English AGRI-06/A
Statistics and Experimental Design 6 56 English AGRI-02/A
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Methodologies for Quantifying the Environmental Sustainability of Crop Production 6 48 English AGRI-04/B
Protected Cultivation Systems 6 56 English AGRI-02/B
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Exam 30 0 Italian NN
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences 6 64 English AGRI-03/A
Nursery Tree Production 6 60 Italian AGRI-03/A
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases 6 68 English AGRI-05/B
Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food 6 56 Italian AGRI-05/A
Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces 6 56 Italian AGRI-03/A
Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) 6 56 Italian AGRI-03/A
Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products 6 56 Italian AGRI-04/B
Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience 3 48 Italian AGRI-03/A AGRI-04/B
Study plan rules
- The academic plan includes 12 credits for elective activities. To this end, students can select courses organised for this and other degree programmes of this Faculty and the University in general, or opt for other educational activities that can be measured in credits. See also the paragraph Structure of the course - Presentation of the study plan. These can be seminars, conferences, refresher courses and other activities organised by this University or another entity, provided that they are congruent with the study programme. Normally, a maximum of 4 credits can be awarded for this kind of activities, which must be approved beforehand by the Academic Board. For information on how to obtain credits for such activities, students have to contact their tutor. The programme offers two alternative curricula. Therefore, students may select as elective activities courses included in the curriculum that they have not chosen. Furthermore, for students following the Master's Degree Course in Crop and Plant Sciences, the Academic Board notably recommends the elective courses indicated in the table below.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences 6 64 English First semester AGRI-03/A
Nursery Tree Production 6 60 Italian First semester AGRI-03/A
Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases 6 68 English Second semester AGRI-05/B
Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food 6 56 Italian Second semester AGRI-05/A
Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces 6 56 Italian Second semester AGRI-03/A
Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) 6 56 Italian Second semester AGRI-03/A
Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products 6 56 Italian Second semester AGRI-04/B
Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience 3 48 Italian Second semester AGRI-03/A AGRI-04/B
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Pathogens 12 116 Italian AGRI-05/A AGRI-05/B
- Entomologia applicata656AGRI-05/A
- Fitoiatria660AGRI-05/B
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Microbial Biotechnologies Applied to Plant Production 6 52 Italian AGRI-08/A
Tree Growing Strategies 6 56 Italian AGRI-03/A
Virology and Physiopathological Biotechnologies Biotechnologies 6 64 Italian AGRI-05/B
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Herbaceous Cropping Systems 6 64 Italian AGRI-02/A
Physiology of Plant Production 6 56 Italian AGRI-06/B
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English NN
Optional
Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italian NN
Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market 3 0 Italian NN
Study plan rules
- STUDENTS MUST ACQUIRE 3 ADDITIONAL CREDITS

For Italian students, a theoretical-practical course is planned relating to the topics covered in the study program, held by freelancers or experts in some production sectors and professors related to the degree program to illustrate and discuss topics useful for entering the world of work (Other knowledge useful for entering the world of work).

For foreign students, an assessment of knowledge of the Italian language is planned (see the paragraph Language tests).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italian Undefined NN
Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market 3 0 Italian Undefined NN
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Plant Pathology 6 56 English AGRI-05/B
Development of Crop Ideotypes 6 56 English AGRI-06/A
Molecular Methods for Plant Breeding 6 56 English AGRI-06/A
Plant Molecular Biology 6 56 English AGRI-06/A
Statistics and Experimental Design 6 56 English AGRI-02/A
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Exam 30 0 Italian NN
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences 6 64 English AGRI-03/A
Nursery Tree Production 6 60 Italian AGRI-03/A
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases 6 68 English AGRI-05/B
Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food 6 56 Italian AGRI-05/A
Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces 6 56 Italian AGRI-03/A
Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) 6 56 Italian AGRI-03/A
Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products 6 56 Italian AGRI-04/B
Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience 3 48 Italian AGRI-03/A AGRI-04/B
Study plan rules
- The academic plan includes 12 credits for elective activities. To this end, students can select courses organised for this and other degree programmes of this Faculty and the University in general, or opt for other educational activities that can be measured in credits. See also the paragraph Structure of the course - Presentation of the study plan. These can be seminars, conferences, refresher courses and other activities organised by this University or another entity, provided that they are congruent with the study programme. Normally, a maximum of 4 credits can be awarded for this kind of activities, which must be approved beforehand by the Academic Board. For information on how to obtain credits for such activities, students have to contact their tutor. The programme offers two alternative curricula. Therefore, students may select as elective activities courses included in the curriculum that they have not chosen. Furthermore, for students following the Master's Degree Course in Crop and Plant Sciences, the Academic Board notably recommends the elective courses indicated in the table below.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences 6 64 English First semester AGRI-03/A
Nursery Tree Production 6 60 Italian First semester AGRI-03/A
Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases 6 68 English Second semester AGRI-05/B
Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food 6 56 Italian Second semester AGRI-05/A
Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces 6 56 Italian Second semester AGRI-03/A
Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) 6 56 Italian Second semester AGRI-03/A
Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products 6 56 Italian Second semester AGRI-04/B
Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience 3 48 Italian Second semester AGRI-03/A AGRI-04/B
Scienze della produzione e protezione delle piante (Classe LM-69 R)
Enrolled in the 2025/26 academic year (GBA)
Programme description (Manifesto) [GBAof1_2027]
course year not available
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Pathogens 12 116 Italian AGR/11 AGR/12
- Entomologia applicata656AGR/11
- Fitoiatria660AGR/12
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Microbial Biotechnologies Applied to Plant Production 6 52 Italian AGR/16
Tree Growing Strategies 6 56 Italian AGR/03
Virology and Physiopathological Biotechnologies Biotechnologies 6 64 Italian AGR/12
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Herbaceous Cropping Systems 6 64 Italian AGR/02
Physiology of Plant Production 6 56 Italian AGR/13
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English NN
Optional
Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italian NN
Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market 3 0 Italian NN
Study plan rules
- STUDENTS MUST ACQUIRE 3 ADDITIONAL CREDITS

For Italian students, a theoretical-practical course is planned relating to the topics covered in the study program, held by freelancers or experts in some production sectors and professors related to the degree program to illustrate and discuss topics useful for entering the world of work (Other knowledge useful for entering the world of work).

For foreign students, an assessment of knowledge of the Italian language is planned (see the paragraph Language tests).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italian Undefined NN
Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market 3 0 Italian Undefined NN
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Crop Modeling 6 56 English AGR/02
Plant Breeding 6 56 English AGR/07
Statistics and Experimental Design 6 56 English AGR/02
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Methodologies for Quantifying the Environmental Sustainability of Crop Production 6 56 English AGR/09
Protected Cultivation Systems 6 56 English AGR/04
Optional
Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) 6 56 Italian AGR/03
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Exam 30 0 Italian NN
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences 6 64 English AGR/03
Marketing to Breeding 6 48 English AGR/01
Nursery Tree Production 6 60 Italian AGR/03
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases 6 68 English AGR/12
Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food 6 56 Italian AGR/11
Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces 6 56 Italian AGR/03
Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products 6 56 Italian AGR/09
Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience 3 48 Italian AGR/03 AGR/09
Study plan rules
- The academic plan includes 12 credits for elective activities. To this end, students can select courses organised for this and other degree programmes of this Faculty and the University in general, or opt for other educational activities that can be measured in credits. See also the paragraph Structure of the course - Presentation of the study plan. These can be seminars, conferences, refresher courses and other activities organised by this University or another entity, provided that they are congruent with the study programme. Normally, a maximum of 4 credits can be awarded for this kind of activities, which must be approved beforehand by the Academic Board. For information on how to obtain credits for such activities, students have to contact their tutor. The programme offers two alternative curricula. Therefore, students may select as elective activities courses included in the curriculum that they have not chosen. Furthermore, for students following the Master's Degree Course in Crop and Plant Sciences, the Academic Board notably recommends the elective courses indicated in the table below.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences 6 64 English First semester AGR/03
Marketing to Breeding 6 48 English First semester AGR/01
Nursery Tree Production 6 60 Italian First semester AGR/03
Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases 6 68 English Second semester AGR/12
Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food 6 56 Italian Second semester AGR/11
Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces 6 56 Italian Second semester AGR/03
Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) 6 56 Italian Second semester AGR/03
Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products 6 56 Italian Second semester AGR/09
Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience 3 48 Italian Second semester AGR/03 AGR/09
course year not available
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Pathogens 12 116 Italian AGR/11 AGR/12
- Entomologia applicata656AGR/11
- Fitoiatria660AGR/12
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Microbial Biotechnologies Applied to Plant Production 6 52 Italian AGR/16
Tree Growing Strategies 6 56 Italian AGR/03
Virology and Physiopathological Biotechnologies Biotechnologies 6 64 Italian AGR/12
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Herbaceous Cropping Systems 6 64 Italian AGR/02
Physiology of Plant Production 6 56 Italian AGR/13
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English NN
Optional
Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italian NN
Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market 3 0 Italian NN
Study plan rules
- STUDENTS MUST ACQUIRE 3 ADDITIONAL CREDITS

For Italian students, a theoretical-practical course is planned relating to the topics covered in the study program, held by freelancers or experts in some production sectors and professors related to the degree program to illustrate and discuss topics useful for entering the world of work (Other knowledge useful for entering the world of work).

For foreign students, an assessment of knowledge of the Italian language is planned (see the paragraph Language tests).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italian Undefined NN
Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market 3 0 Italian Undefined NN
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Plant Pathology 6 56 English AGR/12
Development of Crop Ideotypes 6 56 English AGR/07
Molecular Methods for Plant Breeding 6 56 English AGR/07
Plant Molecular Biology 6 56 English AGR/07
Statistics and Experimental Design 6 56 English AGR/02
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) 6 56 Italian AGR/03
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Exam 30 0 Italian NN
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences 6 64 English AGR/03
Marketing to Breeding 6 48 English AGR/01
Nursery Tree Production 6 60 Italian AGR/03
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases 6 68 English AGR/12
Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food 6 56 Italian AGR/11
Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces 6 56 Italian AGR/03
Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products 6 56 Italian AGR/09
Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience 3 48 Italian AGR/03 AGR/09
Study plan rules
- The academic plan includes 12 credits for elective activities. To this end, students can select courses organised for this and other degree programmes of this Faculty and the University in general, or opt for other educational activities that can be measured in credits. See also the paragraph Structure of the course - Presentation of the study plan. These can be seminars, conferences, refresher courses and other activities organised by this University or another entity, provided that they are congruent with the study programme. Normally, a maximum of 4 credits can be awarded for this kind of activities, which must be approved beforehand by the Academic Board. For information on how to obtain credits for such activities, students have to contact their tutor. The programme offers two alternative curricula. Therefore, students may select as elective activities courses included in the curriculum that they have not chosen. Furthermore, for students following the Master's Degree Course in Crop and Plant Sciences, the Academic Board notably recommends the elective courses indicated in the table below.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences 6 64 English First semester AGR/03
Marketing to Breeding 6 48 English First semester AGR/01
Nursery Tree Production 6 60 Italian First semester AGR/03
Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases 6 68 English Second semester AGR/12
Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food 6 56 Italian Second semester AGR/11
Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces 6 56 Italian Second semester AGR/03
Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) 6 56 Italian Second semester AGR/03
Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products 6 56 Italian Second semester AGR/09
Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience 3 48 Italian Second semester AGR/03 AGR/09