Basic concepts of plant pathology, information on the characteristics of the agents of plant diseases, cycle of a disease, information on the mechanisms of attack of pathogens and resistance by the host. Definition of post-harvest pathology and economic importance, factors influencing post-harvest diseases, types of post-harvest alteration. Prevention and defense of post-harvest alterations: conservation techniques in a controlled environment; chemical and biological protection. Diagnosis of post-harvest diseases, criteria for the determination and evolution of alterations. Main plant diseases a changes caused by post-harvest fungi and bacteria. Innovation in plant pathology
Fruits of temperate climate zones (Pome fruit, Stone fruit, Table grapes, Strawberries, Actinidia; Fruits of subtropical and tropical climate zones (Citrus fruits, Avocado, Banana, Pineapple, Mango, Papaya; Vegetables (Solanaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Bulbous Liliacee, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Apiacee).

Fondamenti di Patologia Vegetale – Alberto Matta
Plant Pathology – G.N. Agrios
Patologia Vegetale – Giuseppe Belli
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