Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2026/2027 A.A. 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
BIO/11
6
B
AGR/16
6
B
AGR/01
6
B
BIO/04
Two modules to be chosen among the following
6
B
CHIM/10
6
B
AGR/16
6
B
AGR/16
6
B
AGR/07
6
B
AGR/07
12
B/C
AGR/07 ,CHIM/01
6
C
BIO/18

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Three modules to be chosen among the following
6
B
AGR/13
6
B
AGR/13
6
B
AGR/03
6
B
AGR/15
6
B
AGR/15
6
B
AGR/15
6
B
AGR/12
6
B
BIO/04
6
B
BIO/04
Further activities (students who didn't have B2 English level at the time of registration: 3 credits of language skills + 3 credits of training. Students who did have B2 certificate: 6 credits of training)
6
F
-
Further activities
2
F
-
Prova finale
32
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Three modules to be chosen among the following
6
B
AGR/13
6
B
AGR/13
6
B
AGR/03
6
B
AGR/15
6
B
AGR/15
6
B
AGR/15
6
B
AGR/12
6
B
BIO/04
6
B
BIO/04
Further activities (students who didn't have B2 English level at the time of registration: 3 credits of language skills + 3 credits of training. Students who did have B2 certificate: 6 credits of training)
6
F
-
Further activities
2
F
-
Prova finale
32
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
8
D
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Biotechnology of fruit crops  (2026/2027)

Teaching code

4S008251

Academic staff

Marianna Fasoli, Barbara Molesini

Coordinator

Marianna Fasoli

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

AGR/03 - ARBORICULTURE AND FRUITCULTURE

Period

I semestre dal Oct 1, 2026 al Jan 29, 2027.

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of technological, physiological and molecular aspects concerning the production of fruits of food interest. The course illustrates the molecular mechanisms that regulate the flower/fruit transition and the strategies for the improvement of fruit set and seedless fruit production as well as the physiology and molecular control of ripening with particular regard to the aspects that contribute to the final quality of the fruit. Examples of successful biotechnological approaches used to modify specific characteristics of the fruit and their impact on production, quality and post-harvest phases will be provided.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Knowledge of plant biology and physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology are required.

Program

• The transition from vegetative to reproductive development. Photosynthate partitioning during reproductive development. The regulation of flowering: endogenous and exogenous factors. Photoperiodism. The molecular basis of flower development.
• Formation of gametes, pollination, ovule fertilization, fruit initiation. The parthenocarpic fruit development. Hormonal control of fruit set. Biotechnological approaches to improve fruit set and promote seedless fruit production.
• Fruit development: from herbaceous growth to maturation phase. Processes, metabolisms and molecular events characterizing the maturation process in fleshy fruits. The hormonal control of ripening: physiology of climacteric and non-climacteric fruits. The interaction with the growing environment and the development of quality and productivity traits. Management of fruit quality during the post-harvest phase: technological, physiological and molecular aspects of fruit storage and shelf-life.
• Selection and introduction of quality traits in fruit crop species. Biotechnological approaches for improving fruit traits: examples and case studies.

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Didactic methods

Classroom lectures. In case of limitations due to COVID, upon presentation of the relative request on the appropriate form, supports such as video recordings or additional teaching / bibliographic material will be provided.

Learning assessment procedures

The assessment consists of an oral examination covering the topics addressed during the course, together with the presentation and discussion of a recent scientific article related to biotechnological applications in fruit crop species. The assessment methods are the same for both attending and non-attending students.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

Assessment will focus on the students’ ability to understand the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying fruit development and to critically discuss biotechnological applications aimed at improving fruit quality and productivity.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Final single grade 0-30.

Exam language

Italiano

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