Etiology and Management of Plant Diseases - Specialty Area
Plant Pathology Courses
PLP 206A-B Diseases of Fruit, Nut, and Vine Crops.
Kirkpatrick
Spring (odd years) (link to course web page)
-Should be taken by those interested in fruit, nut, and vine crops and their production; field trips, including one during the summer
Plant Protection and Pest Management Courses
PPPM 201 Concepts and systems of Plant Protection and Pest Management.
Various instructors
Winter (in alternate years)
-For those interested in an integrated approach to pest management (IPM) and the role of IPM in agricultural systems
PPPM 202 A&B Diagnosis of Plant Pest Problems and the Control of Causal Agents.
Norris/Rosenheim
Fall/Spring
-Emphasis on identifying plant diseases and insect pests; assessment of losses caused by diseases and pests; establishing economic thresholds; for those interested in IPM
Viticulture Courses
VEN 118 Grapevine Pests, Diseases and Disorders.
Williams
Fall (alternate years)
-Emphasis on grape pests and pest management; for those with specific interest in grapes
Applied Biological Systems Technology Courses
ABT 233 Advanced Pest Control Practices Giles
Winter
- Practical and theoretical considerations of pest control systems and techniques
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