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English title:
Phytopharmacology
Course ID:
953315
ECTS credits:
3,0
Title in native language:
Phytopharmakologie
Term Semester:
Spring/Summer
Instruction language(s):
German
Course content:
1)Herbicides: block of photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, amino acid synthesis, cellulose and phospholipid synthesis, influence on microtubuli polymerisation and stimulation of auxin-binding proteins.

2)Fungicidal action: multi-site inhibitors, block of steroid and phospholipid synthesis as well as block of the synthesis of nucleic acids, melanin and proteins. Products inducing natural plant defence mechanisms are discussed.

3)Insecticides and acaricides: block of nerve signal propagation and transduction, products which disturb development and growth of insects and other control strategies (e.g. Bt-toxin)

4)Nematicides
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Expected previous knowledge:
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Learning outcomes:
Give insight on the molecular mode of action of pesticides: uptake, translocation, mode of action, activation and degradation of pesticides and resistance mechanisms. Basic physiological and biochemical mechanisms are explained in detail.
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Exam method:
oral exam

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