250029 Plant Diseases

Details
Department of Plant Biology
Earliest Possible YearBSc. 2 year to BSc. 3 year
DurationOne block
 
Credits7.5 (ECTS)
Course LevelBSc
Should also be possible for MSc students to take this course.
 
ExaminationFinal Examination

written examination


Written Exam in Lecturehall

All aids allowed

Description of Examination: 4hr written exam. Reports from lab class and theoretical exercises are included in the pensum

Weight: 4hr written examination 100%



13-point scale, internal examiner

Dates of Exam:
08 April 2006
 
Requirement For Attending Exam75% approved lab class and theoretical exercise reports
 
Organisation of TeachingThe teaching forms used will include lectures, theoretical exercises, group work, laboratory practicals and an excursion in addition to self study.
 
Block PlacementBlock 3
Week Structure: A
Practicals Thursdays pm.

 
Teaching LanguageEnglish
may be conducted in Danish
 
No Credit Points WithPlantesygdomme 05 58 14 (100%) Plant Protection in Horticulture 124011 (25%)
 
Optional PrerequisitesCell Biology, Plant physiologi and Anatomi, Microbiology
 
Areas of Competence the Course Will Address
Competences obtained within basic science:
. Understanding of the biology of organisms(bacteria and fungi sensu lato)and virus which cause plant diseases .
. Knowledge of the biotic and abiotic factors responsible for the establishment of plant diseases

Competences obtained within applied science:
. An understanding of the principles of plant disease control (disease management).

Competence obtained within Ethics and Values:
. An understanding of the consequences for the environment and mankind through application of disease control
 
Course Objectives
Plant diseases are a major cause of losses of yield and spoilage of quality both during cultivation and after harvest. The course will give the student an overall introduction to the discipline plant pathology leading to an understanding of the biological aspects, which are the basis for the development of plant diseases. This will form the foundation for understanding basic principles for plant disease management. The student will also obtain knowledge of methods and technologies used.
 
Course Contents
The biology of the viruses, bacteria and fungi in a broad sense causing plant diseases.

Introduction to:
* the concepts symptomology, etiology,
pathogenicity, taxonomy and diagnosis

* the molecular, cellular and genetic aspects of
pathogenicity and disease resistance.

* basic ecological and epidemiological
principles in relation to the establishment
and spread of plant diseases.

* plant disease control measures (disease
management) - including prophylactic measures
and biological control,
disease resistance, forecasting, legislation
and chemical control.

* Post harvest diseases and food safety

* Case studies of plant diseases in agriculture
and horticultural systems to facilitate
subsequent specialisation.
 
Teaching And Learning Methods
Lectures Colloquia Theoretical exercises Practical exercises Excursion
 
Course Litterature
Agrios, G.N.(1997). Plant Pathology. Third Edition. Academic Press, USA. 635pp. (Under consideration: the new fourth edition is expected soon and might be chosen or another textbook will be used)

Hockenhull, J., Danielsen, S., de Neergaard, E., Thomsen I. Illustrated Atlas of Fungal Plant Pathogens (Illustrated by N. Leroul). In prep.

Lucas, J. A. (1998). Plant Pathology and Plant Pathogens. Blackwell Science. 274 pp.


Lab. exercises in Plant Pathology. (For sale at the lab. exercises)
 
Course Coordinator
Dan Funck Jensen, dfj@life.ku.dk, Department of Plant Biology/Plant Pathology Section, Phone: 35333304
 
Study Board
Study Committee NSN
 
Course Scope
lectures21
theoretical exercises8
Colloquia32
practicals40
Excursions10
preparation91
examination4

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