Hobart
Introduction
Studies the principles and practices of management of plant diseases, pests and weeds. Modules of teaching within the unit will include: (1) Weeds (2) Pest and Disease Monitoring and Decision Making (3) Chemicals in Crop Protection (4) Cultural Control and Host Plant Resistance (5) Biological Control and (6) Integrated Pest and Disease Management.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Crop Protection and Biosecurity |
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| Unit code | KLA311 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Teaching staff | Assoc Prof GR Allen (Coordinator), Assoc Prof CR Wilson (Coordinator), Dr KM Barry |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KLA608
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 26 lectures and 39 hrs practicals/tutorials |
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| Assessment | 3-hr theory exam (55%), internal assessment - assignments and practical reports (30%), plant collection (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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