HRT 340 Plant Pathology

Fall

This course provides an understanding of the biology of plant diseases, the agents that cause them, the conditions that affect their severity, and the methods used to manage them. Students should develop the ability to recognize or diagnose particular diseases and an understanding of the principles of disease management. The goal of plant disease management is to reduce the economic and aesthetic damage caused by plant diseases. This course presents the methods and strategies used to manage plant diseases by targeting vulnerable points in the pathogen life cycle and disease epidemic. These methods include prevention, cultural practices, genetic biological and chemical controls. Prerequisite: HRT 100, HRT 200. Corequisite: Can benefit from taking with HRT 360 Applied Entomology and Crop Protection.

4 credit hours