PLPA 3010 - Biology and Management of Plant Diseases

Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: one year of biology.

W. E. Fry.

Introduction to the biology of the pathogens that cause plant diseases, and the diagnosis and management of plant diseases. Topics include the biology of bacteria, fungi, oomycetes, viruses, and nematodes; disease cycles; plant disease epidemiology; and the principles and practices of plant disease management. Intended for students who want a practical knowledge of plant diseases and their control, as well as for students preparing for advanced courses in plant pathology and plant–microbe biology.

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