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751-4506-00L 2 Credits MSC D-USYS
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Plant Pathology Diagnostic

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Cesare Gessler, Ueli Merz
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:49

Abstract

Identification based on host, symptoms and micro-morphology, completed with life cycles and related control measures of the most important fungal diseases and their causal pathogens of annual and perennial crops with agricultural significance.

Objective

The students will learn and train preparation skills for microscopy, aquire knowledge of selected diseases (identification, biology of pathogen, epidemiology) and understand the corresponding integrated control measures practiced in Swiss agriculture.

Content

The course will partly be an e-learning excercise (with computers).

Resources

Lecture Notes

A non-updated script will be used on annual and perennial crops and their most important diseases

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Plant Pathology Diagnostic
  • Wed 08:15-10:00 (LFW B 2)
2 h weekly

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