207-173 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 1-hour written mid-semester examination worth 20% of final marks, one final 90-minute written examination worth 30% 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.

• J S Brereton, Entomology notes for higher education. Burnley Campus, The University of Melbourne.
• Goodwin (ed.), Pests, diseases, disorders and beneficials in ornamentals: field identification guide. NSW Agriculture, Gosford NSW, 2000.