PLNTPTH 3001
An introduction to plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes and parasitic higher plants. Video-linked to Wooster.
Au Sem. Prereq: Biology 1101 (101), 1113 (113), 1115H (115H), or Entmlgy 1101 (Entomol 101). Not open to students with credit for 401 or 6001.
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Sample list of topics
- Plant pathology, terminology and the diseases triangle
- Sign versus symptom
- Disease versus injury
- Abiotic diseases and disorders versus biotic diseases
- Integrated plant health management strategies: resistance, cultural practices, chemical treatments, biological control, government regulations
- Nutrient deficiencies and toxicities
- Viral diseases: Signs and symptoms; Historical overview; Nomenclature and classification; Pathogen biology, ecology and epidemiology; insect vectors; Integrated management; TMV
- Bacterial diseases: Signs and symptoms; Historical overview; Nomenclature and classification; Pathogen biology, ecology and epidemiology; Integrated management; bacterial wilt
- Oomycete and Fungal Diseases: Overview of the Kingdoms Chromista (fungal-like organisms or Oomycetes) and Fungi; Oomycetes: Pythium, Phytophthora & the Downy Mildews; Signs and symptoms; Historical Overview; Nomenclature and classification
- Genetic host resistance: race, race specific, race non-specific
- Ascomycetes & Imperfect Fungi: Signs and symptoms; Historical overview; Nomenclature and classification; Generic and specific disease cycles; Replication and Dissemination; Diagnosis; Management; Apple scab; Brown rot; Fusarium wilt of tomato
- Mycotoxins and Mycotoxicoses
- Basidiomycetes: wood decay fungi, smuts and rusts
- Nematodes: Signs and symptoms; Historical overview; Nomenclature and classification; Generic and specific disease cycle; Replication and Dissemination; Diagnosis; Management; Root knot; Cyst; Lesion
- Parasitic higher plants: Dodder; Dwarf mistletoe;
Course Level:
Undergraduate
Unit(s):
3.0
Semesters Offered:
Autumn 2023
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Instruction Modes:
Hybrid
In Person
Campuses:
Columbus
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