PLPT 613
Plant Pathology
Course overview
You¡¯ll examine microbial agents that cause plant disease, take an in-depth study of fungi, bacteria and other pathogens and their interactions with host plants and the environment.
Course information
| Available semesters | Semester 1 2025 |
|---|---|
| Credits | 20 |
| Domestic fees | $1,481.00 |
Please note: This course can¡¯t be fully completed online as you will need to be on campus to complete some activities.
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you¡¯ll be able to:
- Describe the detailed disease cycle and epidemiology of an aerial and soil-borne disease, and the mechanisms involved in pathogen-plant interactions during the infection process.
- Be able to describe factors that contribute to the success or failure of infection by foliar or soil-borne pathogens.
- Understand key factors in the success or failure of infection by a pathogen.
- Appreciate the complexity of the interaction between pathogen and plants.
Course examiners
Dr Manjula Kularathna
Senior Lecturer
Department of Pest Management and Conservation
manjula.kularathna@lincoln.ac.nz