In this course, students will examine the causes, consequences of and management options for biotic and abiotic plant diseases that impact productivity, food security and food safety, with a focus on fungal, oomycete and nematode pathogens. Lecture sessions focus on disease biology, diagnosis and management; laboratory sessions cover diagnostic techniques. Prereq: 3001 and 3002; or 6001; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
In this course, students will examine the causes, consequences of and management options for biotic and abiotic plant diseases that impact productivity, food security and food safety, with a focus on fungal, oomycete and nematode pathogens. Lecture sessions focus on disease biology, diagnosis and management; laboratory sessions cover diagnostic techniques. Prereq: 3001 and 3002; or 6001; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
