Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 20)
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Year 4 Agriculture.
Credit points: 16.0
Coordinator: Dr D G Parbery.
Contact: 36 hours of lectures and 36 hours of practical work.
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should: be familiar with the biology and taxonomy of the major biotic causes of disease; understand the processes of infection and pathogenesis; be aware of the factors leading to epidemic diseases; be capable of diagnosing common diseases of agricultural and horticultural crops; be able to formulate a practicable approach to disease control in commercial species.
Content:
Taxonomy, identification and biology of the main groups of plant pathogens and abiotic causes of plant diseases. Host parasite relationships, the nature of resistance to and tolerance of pathogenesis; means of transferring, including and modifying resistance in plants. Mycotoxicoses in feed and fodder crops. Aspects of aerobiology, ecology and variation of plant pathogens. The processes leading to plant disease epidemics and their evaluation; the types and uses of fungicides, the bases of biological control of plant disease, insects and weeds and the management and control of plant diseases in general. Practical Work: The identification and diagnosis of disease and the development of skills in research techniques and methodology in plant pathology. Excursions and assignments will be included when appropriate.
Assessment:
A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination. Marks may also be given for assignments and practical work. Written and practical tests may be given throughout the course.
Prescribed texts:
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 20)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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