Stockbridge Sch of Agriculture 535 - Diagnostic Plant Pathology

This course goal is to provide students with the knowledge and craftmanship necessary to identify the causal agent of a disease to prescribe management to reduce damage caused by that disease. Students will be trained to evaluate the disease, develop a working hypothesis, test that hypothesis, conclude on a diagnosis and recommend management. Through hands on practices, students will learn how to troubleshoot a plant disease diagnosis, including how to identify symptoms, signs, and causal agents. Students will learn diagnostic methods to work with specific disease-causing organisms, including fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes.

STOCKSCH 505 STOCKSCH 505 or consent of instructor

Additional fees are associated with this section.