Biology and epidemiology of the main fungal, bacterial, viral pathogens of
field crops and fruit crops and related symptoms. Understanding the
physiopathology of the diseases and of the derived applications for
sustainable disease control.
1) Plant Pathology 5th Edition (2005) di G. Agrios, Ed. Academic Press
2) Fondamenti di Patologia vegetale. (2017) di Matta et al., Patron ed.
3) Scientific articles and support material given as pdf by the teachers
Learning Objectives
To be able to detect the main fungal, bacterial or viral diseases typical of
the main crops, and to get the basic knowledge to set up preventive and
control strategies. To be able to diagnose and analyze the development
process of a disease.
Prerequisites
Knowledge in general plant pathology , microbiology, botany, fruit and
field crops.
Teaching Methods
Lessons in the class-room (4 cfu).
Field visits, visits to specialized laboratories, work in the lab (2 cfu).
Further information
Attendance is not compulsory but it is highly recommended
Type of Assessment
Oral exam
Course program
DISEASES CAUSED BY BACTERIA AND PHYTOPALSMS (2 CFU)
1) General introduction on phytopathogenic bacteria and phytoplasma
2) case studies of diseases caused by Gram positive and Gram negative
phytopathogenic bacteria included quarantine pathogens in EU:
virulence factors, infective process development, and symptomatology,
hints on diagnosis and control.
- Lab work: 1. Innovative molecular diagnosis tools for bacteria and
phytopalsma.
FUNGAL AND VIRUS DISEASES (4 CFU)
Symptoms, biology and cycle of the agents and the control protocols
against the main fungal pathogens of the main crops: cereals,
vegetables, pome fruits, stone fruits, olive, grape, caused by - Diseases of
cereals and seeds
-Diseases of cereals
- Diseases of fruit crops
-Diseases of vegetables
-Diseases caused by oomycetes
-Diseases of ornamentals and nurseries
-Diseases of green cover species
-Post-harvest diseases
- Mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins contamination of stored products
Integrated management of disease control in agriculture (case studies)
Grapevine
Fruit crops
Vegetables
Cereals