English title:
Ecological plant protection
Course ID:
953324
ECTS credits:
3,0
Title in native language:
Ecological plant protection (in Eng.)
Ecological plant protection (in Eng.)
Term Semester:
Autumn/Winter
Instruction language(s):
English
German
Course content:
Basic principles of arthropod-plant interactions.
Principles in ecological plant protection.
Basics in biological and microbial control and of environmental risks.
Advantages and disadvantages in: Classical biological control, neo-classical biological control, conservation biological control; augmentative releases, inoculation and mass application methods.
Successful examples in biological control of plant pests and diseases.
Host resistance of plants against pests and diseases: principles and applications.
Underlying mechanisms and practical applications of microbial antagonists against phytopathogens.
Behavioural control of arthropod pests: theory, current and future applications.
Managing diseases through cultural practices.
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Principles in ecological plant protection.
Basics in biological and microbial control and of environmental risks.
Advantages and disadvantages in: Classical biological control, neo-classical biological control, conservation biological control; augmentative releases, inoculation and mass application methods.
Successful examples in biological control of plant pests and diseases.
Host resistance of plants against pests and diseases: principles and applications.
Underlying mechanisms and practical applications of microbial antagonists against phytopathogens.
Behavioural control of arthropod pests: theory, current and future applications.
Managing diseases through cultural practices.
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Expected previous knowledge:
Basic knowledge on diagnosis and biology of arthropod pests and plant diseases, i.e. entomology and phytopathology, microbiology and chemistry.<br>.
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
• Explain basic principles of arthropod-plant interactions and ecological plant protection.
• Assess biological and microbial control measures and their potential environmental risks.
• Name the advantages and disadvantages in classical biological control, neo-classical biological control, conservation biological control; augmentative releases, inoculation and mass application methods.
• Give successful examples in biological control of plant pests and diseases.
• Understand principles and applications of host resistance of plants against pests and diseases.
• Explain underlying mechanisms and practical applications of microbial antagonists against phytopathogens.
• Apply behavioural control measures against arthropod pests.
• Apply physical pest control measurements.
• Manage crop pests and diseases through cultural practices.
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• Explain basic principles of arthropod-plant interactions and ecological plant protection.
• Assess biological and microbial control measures and their potential environmental risks.
• Name the advantages and disadvantages in classical biological control, neo-classical biological control, conservation biological control; augmentative releases, inoculation and mass application methods.
• Give successful examples in biological control of plant pests and diseases.
• Understand principles and applications of host resistance of plants against pests and diseases.
• Explain underlying mechanisms and practical applications of microbial antagonists against phytopathogens.
• Apply behavioural control measures against arthropod pests.
• Apply physical pest control measurements.
• Manage crop pests and diseases through cultural practices.
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Teaching and learning methods:
online lectures, teaching videos
Exam method:
mid-term exams (mix of multiple choice and open questions)
Organisation: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
Country:
Austria
Acronym:
BOKU
ERASMUS+ code:
A WIEN03
Teaching period summer semester:
22. Feb 2021 - 30. Sep 2021
Teaching period winter semester:
13. Oct 2020 - 21. Feb 2021
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