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Learn about methods of isolation and identification of pathogens carried in/on seeds and their historical development. - Describes the mechanism of transmission of pathogens through the seed parts of different host plants. - Distinguish between different epidemics and their transmission factors and the impact of environmental factors on the occurrence of seed-borne disease epidemics. Compare the transmission of diseases by seeds and other vector factors with their examples. Recognize disease problems during seed storage. Demonstrates practical methods for seed safety tests and tools for their application. |
Teaching and learning methods
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Lectures - Laboratory and field lessons - Collecting information through an independent study. - conducting seed safety tests for different crops infected with locally common diseases and discussing them in reports during the semester. |
Methods of assessments
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1st midterm exam: 20% - 2nd midterm: 20% 3rd Practical Lab. Exam :10% Final exam :30% - Assessment tools: Orally discussion the final report :10% - Exercises and practical assignments are added to the student's activities: 10%* |