M.Agr. 0045 Mycology ( 6 ECTS)

Coordinator
Prof. A. v. Tiedemann, Department of Crop Science, Division of Phytopathology and Plant Protection
Language
English
Type of instruction
Block course., lecture (20h), practical ( 60 h)
Frequency
WiSe
Instructors
Prof. A. v. Tiedemann

Contents
Lecture and practical
- ecology and taxonomy of relevant pathogenic fungi
- taxonomic classification
- isolation of fungi, production of antagonists
- detection of natural fungi in soil
- seed disinfection
- pathogenicity of biotrophic and necrotrophic fungi
- identification of races in powdery mildew
- fungicide resistance

Objectives
Students acquire basic knowledge of the taxonomy, life cycles and ecology of fungi, diagnostic characteristics, plant disease symptoms and defense mechanisms and are able to identify phytopathogenic fungi, to plan and carry out experiments in a team and to evaluate and present experimental results

Examination
Oral examination, 20 minutes

Number of students
14