Overview
This course deals
with the basic concepts of disease control, targets, theoretical foundations of
control and practical procedures followed, the effect of control methods on
population density of pathogens over time, disease control by agricultural,
natural and biological methods. Chemical control: seed treatment, soil
treatment, treatment of growing plants, post-harvest disease control.
Integrated plant disease management
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this
course, students will be able to:
Learn the basic principles of
disease management and the practical ways to apply these principles. Analyzes
the state of the disease on the plant and determines the best agricultural,
natural, biological and chemical control methods appropriate to manage the
disease and compares the best strategies for the integrated management of the
disease, and identifies the environmental and health risks resulting from the
absolute reliance on the use of chemical pesticides for the control of plant
diseases.
Teaching and learning methods
1. Theoretical lectures, and applications.
2. Lab. lectures and application, report submission.
3. Independent study.
Methods of assessments
1. 1 st.
midterm (20%)
2. 2 nd
midterm (20%)
3. Lab. exam
(presentation) 10%.
4. Final exam (50%)
