207-319 Plant Protection

This subject includes:

• impact of stress on plants and invasion by pests and other parasitic organisms; the classification of pests;

• identification of common pest, disease and weed species;

• integrated pest control concepts;

• pest control measures;

• fate of chemicals in the environment; and

• legislation pertaining to pests, noxious weeds and environmental weeds.

One final 2-hour written examination worth 50% of final marks, two pest identification assessments worth a total of 30% of final marks and written reports (plant protection record sheets) worth 20% of final marks.

Hurdle requirement: Students must obtain a 40% pass mark for the final examination to pass the subject.

• R Kerruish, Plant Protection 1 - Methods of Disease, Pest and Weed Control. Rootrot Press, 1990.