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Plant Health and Improvement

  • AGRI30032
  • Contact Hours: Twenty four hours of lectures, 36 hours of practicals (total 60 hours)
    Total Time Commitment: Sixty hours contact time; 60 hours directed study, assessment and readings (total 120 hours)
  • 12.50
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This subject outlines the methods used to identify pathogens causing plant diseases, the consequences of diseases for plant productivity; and plant breeding techniques used to identify and capture plant traits within populations. The links between these two areas are explored as plant breeders and pathologists seek novel genetic material capable of resisting or tolerating plant pathogens. The concept of Plant Biosecurity will be introduced where Australia’s plant resources are safeguarded through adequate security and quarantine. Topics covered include:<br/>• taxonomy, identification and biology of the main groups of plant pathogens and abiotic causes of plant diseases;<br/>• host... -- Course Website

Prerequisites: None



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