Offered in even-years only.
Introduction
The focus of this unit is on advanced topics of plant disease biology and management. Concepts will be illustrated with diseases caused by viral and virus-like agents, phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi in agricultural and horticultural systems. Topics include infection biology, host resistance, disease transmission, disease epidemiology and detection of pathogens. Practical sessions are project-based.
Summary
| Unit name | Plant Pathology |
| Unit code | KLA612 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Professor Calum Wilson |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret plant disease outcomes based on complex interactions of epidemiological variables, for fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens
- Evaluate plant disease assessment and management strategies in agriculture and horticultural systems
- Differentiate the types of plant-pathogen interactions, including pathogen-vector interactions, which lead to plant disease
- Demonstrate advanced practical skills in selected topics of plant pathology and communicate complex scientific information
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | weekly on-line content, 1 x tutorial per week, 1 x practical per week (fieldtrip, workshop or laboratory session) |
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| Assessment | Assignment (10%)|Disease presentation (10%)|Quizzes (10%)|Practical reports (30%)|Take home exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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