Phytopathologie

English title:

Phytopathology

Course ID:

953316

ECTS credits:

3,0

Title in native language:
Phytopathologie

Term Semester:

Autumn/Winter

Instruction language(s):

German

Course content:

The course covers case studies on groups of pathogens such as viruses, viroids, bacteria and fungi. We will work on following topics in groups and seminar presentations:

Significance of plant diseases
Diagnosis of plant diseases
Parasitism and pathogenicity
Host range of pathogens
Development of disease in plants
Stages in the development of disease
Effects of pathogens on plant
Physiological functions
Mechanisms of plant attack
Defense mechanisms
Environmental effects
Development of infectious plant disease
Plant disease epidemiology
Control of plant diseases

Expected previous knowledge:

This lecture is based on the contents of the lecture 953.100 Plant Protection.<br>.

Learning outcomes:

The aim of this lecture is to give students advanced knowledge in phytopathology especially plant-pathogen interactions as an essential basis to approach practical problems as well as topical research.
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Exam method:

individual presentation, teamwork for preparing presentation and active participation in discussion, homework

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Scheduled dates:

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Curriculum URL:

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