PLSCS 6660 - Applied Plant-Microbe Interactions

Fall. Offered alternate years. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: PLSCS 4660 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

J. E. Thies.

Microbial interactions with plant roots strongly affect plant productivity. Mutualisms, such as root nodule bacteria and mycorrhizae; deleterious interactions, such as pathogenesis and herbivory; and the importance of microbial activity in the rhizosphere are among the topics discussed. Course activities are aimed at helping students improve their professional practice within the content area.