| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
1. Introduction
2. Research advances in the fruiting physiology and their implication, and an the industry restructure of litchi in Taiwan
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| Week 2 |
Retrospect and prospect of deciduous fruit tree industry in Taiwan |
| Week 3 |
Impacts and its coping strategies of high-temperature stress on flowering, fruiting, and shoot chlorophyll fluorescence in “Da Hong” Pitaya
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| Week 4 |
Present and outlook of tropical and subtropical fruit production in Taiwan |
| Week 5 |
Report on the experience as director of the Horticultural Experimental Station at National Chung Hsing University: Retrospect and prospect |
| Week 6 |
Student’s oral presentation |
| Week 7 |
What is a Journal Club?
How to read and criticize research papers?
Identifying research gaps & writing a proposal
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| Week 8 |
AI tools in academic writings: Tips and cautions |
| Week 9 |
Journal club 1: Domestication and acclimation (Demonstrated by Dr. Lin) |
| Week 10 |
Journal club 2: Phenology |
| Week 11 |
Journal club 3: Ecophysiology (I) |
| Week 12 |
Journal club 4: Ecophysiology (II) |
| Week 13 |
Invited speaker (TBD) |
| Week 14 |
Journal club 5: Irrigation management |
| Week 15 |
Journal club 6: Nutrient management |
| Week 16 |
Journal club 7: Reproductive growth
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self-directed
learning |
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
04.Participation in visits or internships at industry, government, or academic institutions.
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