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PP728 Soilborne Plant Pathogens

Description

In-depth study of ecology of soilborne fungal and bacterial pathogens inducing root and wilt diseases in plants. Concepts and principles including but not limited to the soil fungistasis, rhizosphere, inoculum density-disease relationships, survival, environment and root disease, and managing soilborne pathogens with emphasis on biological control.

Course Goals

• Understand the biology of several soilborne plant pathogens
• Examine principles affecting diseases caused by soilborne plant pathogens
• Evaluate strategies for management of soilborne plant pathogens
• Introduce students to interpretation of literature
• Learn and demonstrate techniques for studying soilborne plant pathogens

Class meets

Mondays and Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:20 PM in Unit 4 Classroom, 840 Method Road,