NPLB15006U Plant Diseases
BSc Programme in Natural Resources
The biology of the viruses, bacteria and fungi causing plant
diseases
Introduction to:
- The concepts symptomology, etiology, pathogenicity, taxonomy and diagnosis
- The molecular, cellular and genetic aspects of pathogenicity and disease resistance
- Basic ecological and epidemiological principles in relation to the establishment and spread of plant diseases
- Plant disease control measures (disease management) - including prophylactic measures and biological control, disease resistance, forecasting, legislation and chemical control
- Post harvest diseases and food safety
- Case studies of plant diseases in agriculture, horticulture and forestry
The course gives a basal understanding of how microorganisms
interact with plants and each other. Secondly, introduces the
methods used to study these interactions.
On completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge:
- Describe the mechanisms underlying the interactions of pathogenic microorganisms with plants and the basic biology and relationships of these organisms
- Describe how the mechanisms influence the ecology of microorganism and the development of plant diseases
- Describe the mechanisms involved in plant responses to microorganisms
Skills:
- Explain the biological components that determine host/pathogen interactions, including the cellular structures and genetic elements.
- Evaluate how the knowledge gained can be applied to defeating pathogens and minimise the consequences of plant diseases
- Reflect on the ethical aspects of using biotechnology and pesticides for controlling diseases
Competences:
- Discuss and disseminate knowledge of plant diseases to both specialists and non-specialists
Schumann,G.L. and D'Arcy,C.J. (2009) Essential Plant Pathology. Saint Paul: APS Press. ISBN 978-0-89054-381-8
See http://www.apsnet.org/apsstore/shopapspress/Pages/43818.aspx
Hockenhull, J., Danielsen, S., de Neergaard, E., Thomsen I. Illustrated Atlas of Fungal Plant Pathogens (Illustrated by N. Leroul).
A set of this will be available in Danish at the practical exercises
supplemented with primary literature, course notes and a laboratory manual as a reference
- Category
- Hours
- Colloquia
- 30
- Exam
- 4
- Excursions
- 0
- Lectures
- 30
- Practical exercises
- 42
- Preparation
- 100
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written examination, 4 hours under invigilation---
- Exam registration requirements
75% of the 6 laboratory exercises and theoretical reports has to be approved
- Aid
- All aids allowed
NB: If the exam is held at the ITX, the ITX will provide computers. Private computer, tablet or mobile phone CANNOT be brought along to the exam. Books and notes should be brought on paper or saved on a USB key.
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
One internal examiner
- Re-exam
If 10 or fewer register for the reexamination the examination form will be oral
If the requirements are not met the laboratory exercises and theoretical reports has to be handed in 2 weeks before signing up for re-exam and 755 need to be approved
Criteria for exam assesment
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Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NPLB15006U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 3
- Schedule
- A
- Course capacity
- 40
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Natural Resources and Environment
Contracting department
- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences
Course responsibles
- David B. Collinge (3-6866674474706972326f7932686f)
Lecturers
Hans Jørgen Lyngs Jørgensen
Mari-Anne Newman
Michael Lyngkjær
Ole Søgaard Lund
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