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English title:
Plant pathology in viticulture
Course ID:
953334
ECTS credits:
3,0
Title in native language:
Phytomedizin im Weinbau
Term Semester:
Autumn/Winter
Instruction language(s):
German
Course content:
Representation of the biology, epidemiology and control of major pathogens and pests on vine and fruit trees;

Presentation of predictive models, legal background in the fight against pests, integrated pest management concepts, practical exercises for diagnostics

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Expected previous knowledge:
Fundamentals of Plant Protection (953.100)<br>.
Learning outcomes:
Students
- know and understand the most important processes of disease development and the development of plant damage by animal pests of the vine
- have knowledge of the plant's defense mechanisms
- know the biology of the main pests and diseases in national and international wine-growing regions
- know the fundamentals of multiplication and spread of pests population
- can assess and evaluate qualitative and quantitative damage done by pathogens and animal pests
- have specific knowledge to combat pathogens and animal pests in conventional, integrated and organic viticulture
- have specific knowledge about forecasting models in orchards and vineyards
- know guidelines and statutory requirements for integrated pest management
- know integrated production systems in orchards and vineyards and their inventory control with respect to pests and beneficial species occurance
- are able to assess the contexts in the development of resistance phenomena of vine against pests as the basis for specific control measures
- can perform Phytopathological laboratory tests for the diagnosis and characterization of pathogens of vine
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Exam method:
written exam
work on practial exercises

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