250064 Plant Diseases

Detaljer
Ansvarligt institutInstitut for Plantebiologi og Bioteknologi   75 %
Institut for Jordbrug og Økologi   25 %

English TitlePlant Diseases
Tidligst mulig placeringBachelor 2. år til Bachelor 3. år
VarighedEn blok
 
Pointværdi7.5 (ECTS)
 
KursustypeFælleskursus
 
EksamenSluteksamen

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Skriftlig auditorieeksamen

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Beskrivelse af eksamen: 4hr written exam. Reports from lab class and theoretical exercises are included in the pensum

Vægtning: 4hr written examination 100%



7-trinsskala, intern censur
 
Forudsætninger for indstilling til eksamen75% approved lab class and theoretical exercise reports
 
Rammer for UndervisningThe teaching forms used will include lectures, theoretical exercises, group work, laboratory practicals and an excursion in addition to self study.
 
BlokplaceringBlock 3
Ugestruktur: A
Practicals Thursdays pm.

 
UndervisningssprogEngelsk
 
PointspærringPlantesygdomme 05 58 14 (100%) Plant Protection in Horticulture 124011 (25%)
 
Anbefalede forudsætningerCell Biology, Plant Physiology and Anatomy, Microbiology, Fungal Biology
 
Begrænset deltagerantalNone
 
Kursusindhold
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, horticulture and forestry systems to facilitate subsequent specialisation.
 
Undervisningsform
Lectures Colloquia Theoretical exercises Practical exercises Excursion
 
Målbeskrivelse
The course gives a basal understanding of how microorganisms interact with plants and each other. Secondly, the method used to study these interactions.

On completing the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge:
-Describe the mechanisms underlying the interactions of pathogenic microorganisms with plants and the basic biology and relationships of these organisms.
-Describe how the mechanisms influence the ecology of microorganism and the development of plant diseases.
-Describe the molecular mechanisms involved in plant responses to microorganisms.

Skills:
-Explain the biological components that determine host/pathogen interactions, including the cellular structures and genetic elements.
-Evaluate how the knowledge gained can be applied to defeating pathogens and minimise the consequences of plant diseases.
-Reflect on the ethical aspects of using biotechnology and pesticides for controlling diseases.

Competences:
-Discuss and disseminate knowledge of plant diseases to both specialists and non-specialists.
 
Litteraturhenvisninger
Note: The final choice will be taken not later than one week before block start.

Agrios, G.N.(2005). Plant Pathology. 5th Edition. Academic Press, USA. 922pp.

Hockenhull, J., Danielsen, S., de Neergaard, E., Thomsen I. Illustrated Atlas of Fungal Plant Pathogens (Illustrated by N. Leroul). A set of this will be awailable in Danish at the practical exercises

Lab. exercises in Plant Pathology. (For sale at the lab. exercises)
 
Kursusansvarlig
David B. Collinge, dbc@life.ku.dk, Institut for Plantebiologi og Bioteknologi/Planteglykobiologi, Tlf: 353-33356
 
Studienævn
Studienævn NSN
 
Kursusbeskrivelsesomfang
forelæsninger30
teoretiske øvelser0
kollokvier32
praktiske øvelser40
ekskursioner10
forberedelse90
eksamen4

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