953303 Parasitology and pathology of crop plants
- Type
- Lecture
- Semester hours
- 2
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Organisation
- Offered in
- Wintersemester 2022/23
- Languages of instruction
- Deutsch
- Content
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Presentation, description and demonstration of the biology, epidemiology and control of major pathogens and pests of the major field crops such as cereals, maize, oilseed rape, potatoes and sugar beets.
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- Previous knowledge expected
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lecture is based on the knowledge of the course 953.100 and 953.101
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- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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Graduates
* know the biology, epidemiology of the most important microbial and animal pathogens of main agricultural crops, and appropriate control measures
* identify the main pests of agricultural crops in Austria and their occurrence in the seasonal cycle
* have sound knowledge of the biology and life cycles of the agricultural arthropod pests, nematodes and pathogens
* recognize the typical image of a disease caused by arthropod pests, nematodes and pathogens
* can estimate harmful effect done by animal pests and pathogens
* rate infestation promoting factors
* have an overview of possible control measures against agricultural arthropod pests, nematodes and pathogens
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You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.