PLP4084 : Diagnosis of Plant Disease

Department

Department of Plant Protection

Academic Program

Master in Plant Protection

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

Overview

Introduction to the diagnosis of phythopathogenic fungi, Taxonomy and morphological character , Modern interests in establishing a Laboratory for the diagnosis of plant diseases, Methods of dealing diagnosis of obligate fungi, Methods used in field diagnosis, helping factors to diagnosis diseases, morphological characters associated to some diseases.

Introduction to nemathology, economic importance of plant pathogenic nemathodes, parasitism methods, symptoms bellow and above the soil surface, compare the symptoms caused by nemathods and other pathogen.

Modern classification of bacteria, modern methods for bacterial disease diagnosis, integrated control of bacterial disease, methods of preparing media and isolating and identifying bacteria.

Physical diagnostic methods, serological

diagnostic methods, electron microscopic examination methods, photographic methods used.

Intended learning outcomes

The student will be familiar with the causes of diseases (Fungi, Bacteria, Nematods and Viruses). Student will be introduced to different methods of diagnosing plant disease. The student recognizes the importance of distinguishing between symptoms above and under soil surface. The student will understand some of the diagnostic characteristics of some pathogens.

Teaching and learning methods

Theoretical lectures and practical training in the field, laboratory and writing report.

Methods of assessments

Four theoretical exam (60 %) presenting and discussion (20%)

Disease Epidemiology and Control (PLP4223)
Biological Control (PP 4674)
Research (PLP4996)
Seminar (PLP4971)
Research Methods (PLP4653)
Biological Electron Microscope (PLP4363)
Acarology (PLP4303)
Advanced Insect Taxonomy (PLP4254)
Advanced Pests of Store products (PLP4243)
Physiological Plant Pathology (PLP4213)
Advanced Insect Ecology (PLP4203)
Physiology of Fungi (PLP4193)
Taxonomy of nematodes (PLP4164)
Advanced Virology (PLP4143)
Diagnosis of Plant Disease (PLP4084)
Advanced Phytopathogenic Fungi (PLP4064)
Seed Pathology (PLP4024)
Biology and Control of Nematodes (PLP 4153)
Field Plot Technique (ِAP 4003)