Introduction to Plant Pathology
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- Course
- Date of Publication
- June 14, 2024
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Overview
Course Information
Do you want to learn more about plant diseases and establish a strong foundation in plant pathology? Then this self-directed course is perfect for you! It is designed for beginners in plant pathology to learn the basic concept of plant disease development and get an overview of the four common plant pathogen groups.
These modules will provide some basic information that will help participants understand the different plant pathogen types.
Who is this for?
- Beginners in Plant Pathology
- Plant Enthusiasts
What will you learn?
- The different plant-pathogen types
- An overview of the four common plant pathogen groups
- How to manage and prevent different plant pathogens
Course Outline
Module 1: Basic Intro to Plant Health Management
Get a knowledgeable overview of plant disease, including discussing some of the causes and effects of plant disease, conditions necessary for infection, and the stages of plant disease progression.
Module 2: Bacteria
Learn the aspects of plant pathogenic bacteria, including biological features, pathogenic strategies, common symptoms of bacterial diseases, and ways these diseases can be managed.
Module 3: Fungi
Learn about the characteristics, biology, transmission, and control of fungal pathogens.
Module 4: Viruses
Learn about the plant pathogenic viruses' structure, symptoms, transmission, and control options.
Module 5: Nematodes
Close out the course with this training that discusses the biology, modes of parasitism, and control of nematodes.
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