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751-4504-00L 2 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-BIOL
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Plant Pathology I

Pflanzenpathologie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Monika Maurhofer Bringolf
VVZ CR 3.0

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:26

Abstract

Plant Pathology I will focus on pathogen-plant interactions, epidemiology, disease assessment, and disease development in agroecosystems. Themes will include: 1) how pathogens attack plants and; 2) how plants defend themselves against pathogens; 3) factors driving the development of epidemics in agroecosystems.

Objective

Students will understand: 1) how pathogens attack plants and; 2) how plants defend themselves against pathogens; 3) factors driving the development of epidemics in agroecosystems as a basis for implementing disease management strategies in agroecosystems.

Content

Course description: Plant Pathology I will focus on pathogen-plant interactions, epidemiology, disease assessment, and disease development in agroecosystems. Themes will include: 1) how pathogens attack plants and; 2) how plants defend themselves against pathogens; 3) factors driving the development of epidemics in agroecosystems. Topics under the first theme will include pathogen life cycles, disease cycles, and an overview of plant pathogenic nematodes, viruses, bacteria, and fungi and their attack strategies. Topics under the second theme will include plant defense strategies, host range, passive and active defenses, and chemical and structural defenses. Topics under the third theme will include the disease triangle and cultural control strategies.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Die Folien der Vorlesung werden den Studierenden vor den jeweiligen Lektionen zur Verfügung gestellt.

Literature

Das Buch Agrios' Plant Pathology, sixth edition wird den Studierenden als Basis für die Vorlesung empfohlen.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Die schriftliche Prüfung findet in der 4. Woche der Wintersemesterferien statt. Das genaue Datum und die Zeit werden den Studierenden zu Beginn des Kurses mitgeteilt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Pflanzenpathologie I
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (LFW C 5)
2 h weekly

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