Plant Pathology
Biology
A course by
Lincoln University
Examine microbial agents causing plant diseases and study the interactions between pathogenic fungi, bacteria, and plants.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University, Lincoln
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Describe plant disease cycles and epidemiology
Detail the disease cycle and epidemiological processes for aerial and soil-borne diseases, including mechanisms involved in pathogen-plant interactions.
Evaluate success factors in plant infections
Describe and analyse factors contributing to the success or failure of infection by foliar or soil-borne pathogens.
Understand pathogen and plant interactions
Comprehend the complexity and multiple key factors influencing the interaction between pathogens and plants during infection.
What You're Signing Up For
This course delves into the study of microbial agents that cause plant disease, with an in-depth examination of fungi, bacteria, and other pathogens and their interactions with host plants and the environment. Practical/lab activities require on-campus attendance.
Course Content
- Microbial agents of plant disease
- Pathogenic fungi and bacteria
- Other plant pathogens
- Host-pathogen-environment interactions
- Disease cycles and epidemiology
- Mechanisms of infection in foliar and soil-borne diseases
- Complexity of pathogen-plant interactions
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Plant Science
Biological Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Plant pathologist
Agricultural scientist
Plant health diagnostics specialist
Research scientist in plant disease
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