| Responsible Department | Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology
75 % Department of Agriculture and Ecology 25 % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Earliest Possible Year | BSc. 2 year to BSc. 3 year | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | One block | ||||||||||||||||||
| Credits | 7.5 (ECTS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Level of Course | Joint BSc and MSc | ||||||||||||||||||
| Examination | Final 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% 7-point scale, internal examiner | ||||||||||||||||||
| Requirement for Attending Exam | 75% approved lab class and theoretical exercise reports | ||||||||||||||||||
| Organisation of Teaching | The teaching forms used will include lectures, theoretical exercises, group work, laboratory practicals and an excursion in addition to self study. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Block Placement | Block 3 Week Structure: A Practicals Thursdays pm. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Language of Instruction | English | ||||||||||||||||||
| No Credit Points With | Plantesygdomme 05 58 14 (100%) Plant Protection in Horticulture 124011 (25%) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Optional Prerequisites | Cell Biology, Plant Physiology and Anatomy, Microbiology, Fungal Biology | ||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching and learning Methods | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lectures Colloquia Theoretical exercises Practical exercises Excursion | |||||||||||||||||||
| Learning Outcome | |||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Course Literature | |||||||||||||||||||
| 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) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Course Coordinator | |||||||||||||||||||
| David B. Collinge, dbc@life.ku.dk, Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology/Section for Plant Glycobiology, Phone: 353-33356 | |||||||||||||||||||
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