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Plant Pathology (AGRI30042)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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Formerly BIOL30006 Plant Health and Improvement
This subject outlines the methods used to identify pathogens causing plant diseases, the consequences of diseases for plant productivity, and control of plant diseases. The links between classic plant pathology and modern molecular pathology techniques are explored as plant breeders and pathologists seek novel integrated disease management procedures to control pathogens.
Topics covered include:
- Taxonomy, identification and biology of the main groups of plant pathogens and abiotic causes of plant diseases
- Host pathogen relationships, and the nature of disease resistance and pathogenesis
- Methods to identify pathogens, and development of tools for diagnosis
- Processes leading to plant disease epidemics and their evaluation
- Evolutionary processes and genetic variability of plant and pathogen populations
- Management and integrated control of plant diseases
Practical work includes:
- Identification and diagnosis of common diseases
- Development of skills in research techniques and methodology in plant pathology
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will:
- Be familiar with the biology and taxonomy of the major biotic causes of disease
- Be aware of the factors leading to disease epidemics
- Be capable of diagnosing common diseases of agricultural and horticultural crops
- Be able to formulate a practicable approach to integrated disease control in commercial plant species
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed their:
- Capacity to tackle unfamiliar problems
- Ability to integrate knowledge from different disciplines
- Communication skills, through written and oral presentations
- Quantitative analysis skills
- Sense of intellectual curiosity
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BOTA20001 | Green Planet: Plants and the Environment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AGRI20026 | Plant Growth Processes | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
BIOL30006 AGRI30032
Recommended background knowledge
AGRI20026 or equivalent
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-semester examination held at approximately week 6 or week 7
| From Week 6 to Week 7 | 30% |
One word assignment based on the practical classes to identify a post harvest disease, due at approximately week 6 or week 7
| From Week 6 to Week 7 | 10% |
One assignment comprising a collection of plant diseases
| End of semester | 20% |
Exam
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Paul Taylor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours total - 24 hours of lectures, 36 hours of practicals. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
G. N. Agrios 2005. Plant Pathology. 5th ed. Academic Press, Harcourt/Academic Press, USA.
Recommended texts and other resources
G.L. Schumann & C.J. D’Arcy. 2010 Essential Plant Pathology 2nd Ed. American Phytopathological Society Press, USA
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Plant and Soil Science Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Agricultural Science Major Production Animal Health Major Sustainable Production - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022