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BALESTRA Giorgio mariano
(syllabus)
Biology of phytopathogenic agents (bacteria, fungi, viruses). Host-pathogen interactions: attack strategies by plant pathogens and defense mechanisms of plants. Susceptibility, resistance, pathogenicity and virulence. Infectious process. Epidemiological aspects. Influence of environmental factors on the outbreak and spread of the disease. Predictive models. Control strategies of plant diseases (prevention and treatment) by using conventional and orgsnic pesticides. Use of innovative technologies (GIS, GPS, Drones) in plant protection. Study cases.
(reference books)
Fondamenti di Patologia Vegetale Matta, Patron Editore, Bologna.
Manuale di Patologia Vegetale (Voll. I-IV) G. Goidanich, Edizioni Agricole.
Terapia Vegetale S. Foschi, A. Brunelli, I. Ponti Edagricole.
Manuale di Fitoiatria Image LINE, Edagricole.
Malattie crittogamiche delle piante da frutto Ponti, F. Laffi, Schede fitopatologiche, Edizioni L’Informatore Agrario.
Malattie crittogamiche delle piante ortive Ponti, F. Laffi, Schede fitopatologiche, Edizioni L’Informatore Agrario.
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