790313 Microbial plant protection
- Type
- Lecture
- Semester hours
- 2
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Borroto Fernandez, Eduviges Glenda , Laimer, Margit
- Organisation
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2024
- Languages of instruction
- Englisch
- Content
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Introduction to plant pathogens. Priniciples of microbial plant protection. Mechanisms of action of antagonistic MOs. Induced plant resistance. Bt Toxins. Baculoviruses.
- Previous knowledge expected
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Phytopathology
Botany
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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Students should acquire the bases of microbial plant protection:
+ recognize the most important factors leading to disease development
+ be familiar with entomological issues
+ consider the environmental factors essential for disease development and control strategies
+ understand essential considerations for the market introduction of microbial plant protecting agents
+ know several model organisms and products already introduced into horticultural production
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.