- Docente: Elena Baraldi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: AGR/12
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Elena Baraldi (Modulo 1) Roberta Roberti (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Agricultural Technology (cod. 8524)
Learning outcomes
Students will acquire knowledge on the plant diseases processes, and on the economical impact of diseases of crop worldwide. They will know the physiological effects of diseases on crops and the general molecular basis of plant pathogen interaction and resistance mechanisms. They will be able to describe the most important mechanisms of pathogen attack, and of plant defence. Furthermore, students will know the most important sources of abiotic stress and the general physiological bases of them. Similarly they will acquire knowledge on biotic stress, such as the most important classes of pathogens: fungi, bacteria, viruses and other minor pathogens. With respect to plant protection, students will acquire essential knowledge on the principles of the different available methods of disease control.
Course contents
The course is composed by two modules:
MODULE 1 (4 CFU) 'General Plant Pathology'
Introduction to Plant Pathology: historical insights,
economical losses. Diagnosis: available methods to recognize
diseases. Disease cycle: Inoculum , penetration, infection,
dissemination. Disease effects on the most important physiological
process of plants: photosynthesis, respiration, nutrients
translocation. Insights on the plant pathology genetics and
molecular bases of plant : pathogen interaction. Genetics of the
plant resistance to pathogens: hypersensitive response, oxydative
stress, R and avr genes. methods of pathogen attack:
toxins and plant detoxyfication methods. Epidemiology, insights.
Biotic stresses: fungi, bacteria, viruses and minor pathogens.
General features and classification. Abiotic stresses: main causes
and subsequent plant physiological alterations.
MODULE 2 (2 CFU) 'Plant Protection'
Evolution of crop protection from pathogens. Defense
principles: chemical, physical and biological methods. Recent laws
about the use of defense methods,.
Readings/Bibliography
MODULO 1:
The material used for the lessons will be available on AMS
Campus (http:/campus.unibo.it/).
For the access the students will have to register to the
distribution list reserved to students (name and psw will be
comunicated by the teacher during lessons. Lorenzini G.
Agrios. Plant Pathology. Elsevier . V
edition.
MODULO 2:
The material used for the lessons will be available
on AMS Campus (http:/campus.unibo.it/).
For the access the students will have to register to the
distribution list reserved to students (name and psw will be
comunicated by the teacher during lessons. Lorenzini
G. 2001. Principi di Firotiatria. Edagricole, Bologna
Teaching methods
Slide projector
Assessment methods
Written and oral examination
Office hours
See the website of Elena Baraldi
See the website of Roberta Roberti