Principles of phytiatry

Teacher(s)

Bragard Claude; Legrève Anne (coordinator);

Language

French
> English-friendly

Content

Overview of abiotic and biotic causes of plant diseases.
Biological characteristics of plant pathogens and pests.
Initiation to the plant disease cycles as well as to the plant-environment-microbe interactions.
Overview of the integrated pest & disease management and to the crop protection strategies:  quarantine measures, phytotechnical measures, plant resistance, chemical protection measures (including resistance, residues, impact on health and environment), biological control, agroecological approaches, integrated management.
Losses due to plant diseases and pest, economical damage threshold, forecasting and warning systems.

Teaching methods

Teaching is given face-to-face. The course is delivered in person, with the aid of images and videos, which are narrated and discussed during the lectures. Each student is required to complete information research and synthesis work, based on topics suggested by the instructors. The FAO Plant Health i-campus may be used.

Evaluation methods

Learning outcomes are assessed via a written exam

Other information

This course can be given in English.

Online resources

Moodle or support provided to the students

Bibliography

Les supports de cours sont proposés sous forme de présentation powerpoint.
- Nombreux supports bibliographiques consultables en bibliothèque.        
Agrios G, 2004. Plant pathology, 5th Ed.
- Schumann G.L. and D'Arcy C.J., 2009. Essential Plant pathology.
Utilisation systématique de supports visuels (images) et vidéos distribuées par l'American Phytopathological Society.
FAO Plant Health icampus

Teaching materials

• Les supports de cours sont disponible sur Moodle ou proposés en ligne - Course materials are available on Moodle or provided online
• Médecine des plantes

Faculty or entity

> AGRO