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Plant Pathology

Department of Plant Pathology

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General Plant Pathology Lecture

PLNTPTH 3001
Plant diseases are a major constraint to agricultural production and the health of natural ecosystems. This course introduces students to basic concepts of plant pathogen biology, the role of environmental conditions in promoting development of plant diseases and disease epidemics, the mechanisms of plant pathogen interactions, and the development of effective approaches to disease control. Prereq: Biology 1101, or 1113, or 1115H; or Entmlgy 1101. Not open to students with credit for 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
Current Instructors: 
Instruction Modes: 
In Person
Hybrid
Campuses: 
Columbus
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