Learning Objectives:
The course aims to provide students with the tools necessary for the recognition and management of the main diseases of agricultural and ornamental crops. The course allows you to learn the main notions of plant pathology, applied microbiology in reference to bacteria, fungi and viruses, diagnostics, phytoiatry and control systems, with reference to the most modern and sustainable techniques. The student will learn to recognize the symptoms of a phytosanitary problem, describe them, formulate hypotheses on the causal agents in relation to the production context and propose any prophylaxis practices.
Knowledge and understanding
The course provides basic knowledge related to plant pathology understood as microbiology, diagnostic elements and phytoiatry applied to the most widespread agri-food contexts in the European environment.
Applied knowledge and understanding
Students will learn to collect and compare information to define causes and possible containment strategies for a health problem. They will be able to recognize diseases and symptoms, hypothesize the origins and spread and evaluate the effectiveness of current means of control.
Autonomy of judgment
Students will learn to critically distinguish the main incorrect agronomic practices that lead to the development of phytosanitary problems, how to intervene to mitigate their effects.
Communication skills
The course provides students with the ability to describe health problems in a technical manner and with scientific language, providing a valid tool for the future exercise of the profession.
Learning ability
Students will be able to independently deal with texts, articles related to plant diseases, but also to grasp the approaches for the in-depth study of phytosanitary problems related to production contexts far from those studied in the course.