39454 - Laboratory 3

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will have knowledges about the correct use of means and methodologies on plant protection and expertise on the management of innovative control systems.

Course contents

Prerequisites

The student who enters this teaching must possess an overall picture of the main vegetable and animal adversities of the crops typical of the Northern and Central Italy with particular reference to the biological and epidemiological aspects of these adversities as topics already addressed in previous courses.

Contents 

The critical analysis of the state of the art in the context of the current evolution of disease crop protection towards sustainable integrated and biological models will be addressed. The module will deal with the chemical characteristics and mode of action of fungicides of both synthesis and natural origin. Therefore, programs against the main diseases, insects and weeds will be practically set up on crops of primary interest for central-northern Italy with the contribution of work group carried out by the students. Seminars and visits will be organized in the experimental farm of UNIBO in Cadriano (BO).

Readings/Bibliography

Fundamental will be notes and slides from the lessons available also on the web site (“Virtuale”). The attendance is strongly suggested considering the planed practical activities, main goal of the “Laboratories”.

For further information (about the disease control) the following books are recommended:

-Vannacci G., Bianco P.A., Bonanomi G., Brunelli A., Gonthier P., Lorito M., Polizzi G., Rossi V., Sarocco S., Scortichini M., 2021 – Patologia Vegetale. EdiSES Università

 -Edited by: Butturini A. e Galassi T., 2014 - Difesa fitosanitaria in produzione integrata. Edagricole

Teaching methods

Teacher Marina Collina will be involved. 

The course consists of lectures, practical exercises and visits to specialized facilities.

Assessment methods

The learning check will be carried out through 1) group work presentations and 2) test with 15 closed response in 30' time. These works will be qualifying examinations (for the test 10 answers exact out of 15 total)

Teaching tools

PC and projector for class lectures, teaching material, practice exercises and learning journey

Office hours

See the website of Marina Collina