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Advanced Forest Pathology
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:08
Abstract
In-depth understanding of concepts, insight into current research and experience with methods of Forest Ptahology based on selected pathosystems.
Objective
To know current biological and ecological research on selected diseases, to be able to comment on it and to understand the methods. To understand the dynamics of selected pathosystems and disturbance processes. To be able to diagnose tree diseases and injuries. To know forest protection strategies and to be able to comment on them.
Content
Stress and disease, virulence and resistance, disease diagnosis and damage assessment, tree disease epidemiology, disease management, ecosystem pathology. Systems (examples): Air pollution and trees, endophytic fungi, mycorrhiza, wood decay, conifer- root rot, Phytophthora diseases, chestnut canker and its hypoviruses, urban trees, complex diseases, emerging diseases
Resources
Lecture Notes
no script, the ppt-presentations and specific articles will be made available
Literature
among others: Edmonds, R.L., Agee, J.K., Gara, R.I. (2000): Forest Health and protection. Boston: Mc Graw-hill. Lundquist, J.E., Hamelin, R.C. (2005): Forest Pathology. From genes to landscapes. St. Paul, Minnesota: APS-Press. Tainter, F.H., Baker, F.A. (1996): principles of Forest pathology. New York: Wiley.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Advanced Forest Pathology
Lehrsprache Deutsch möglich auf Wunsch der Studierenden
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2 h weekly |