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751-4501-01L 1 Credits BSC D-USYS

Phytomedicine: Plant Pathology

Phytomedizin: Pflanzenpathologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Bruce McDonald
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:40

Abstract

Plant Pathology topics: plant diseases in agroecosystems, categories of pathogens, pathogen life histories, pathogen attack and plant defense, gene-for-gene systems, and disease control strategies.

Objective

Gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of plant diseases in agroecosystems.

Content

Plant pathology and human affairs, A short history of plant pathology. Koch’s Postulates. Abiotic diseases. Categories of infectious agents. Pathogen life cycles and disease cycles. Disease development. Plant resistance mechanisms. Genetics of plant resistance. Epidemiology and disease forecasting. Control strategies: exclusion and quarantines, sanitation, crop rotation, biocontrol, genetic resistance. Fungicides and risk assessment. Genetic engineering of resistance. Integrated management strategies.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes will be available for purchase at the cost of reproduction.

Literature

Agrios, G.N. 2005. Plant Pathology, 5. Edition, Academic Press, Inc. Lucas, J.A. 1998. Plant Pathology and Plant Pathogens. 3. Edition, Blackwell Science. pp. 274

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
A one-hour written exam will be given during the week following the last Plant Pathology lecture.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Phytomedizin: Pflanzenpathologie
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (LFO C 13)
1 h weekly

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