M.Cp.0004 Plant Diseases and Pests in Temperate Zones (6 ECTS, 4 SWS)

Coordinator
Dr. B. Koopmann
Department of Crop Sciences, Division of Plant Pathology and Plant Protection
Language
English
Type of instruction/contact hours
Lecture, field trips, field and laboratory practicals
Frequency and duration
SoSe, one semester
Instructors
Dr. B. Koopmann, Dr. Ilka Vonsteen

Content
The main diseases and pests (fungi, viruses, bacteria, nematodes, mites, and insects ) of crops (arable crops, vegetables, fruit crops) in temperate climate zones will be presented. The symptoms, diagnosis, biology and life cycles, economic importance, possible control methods will be studied in lectures, practicals and field trips.

Objectives
Students should be able to recognize and identify the main pests and diseases, know their life cycle, understand the origin, distribution and dynamics of diseases and pests in the field as a basis for the development of control methods.

Examination
45 minutes written examination
Examination prerequisite
Participitation in practicals and field trips

Maximum number of students
30