Fundamentals of Plant Pathology

Through lectures, tutorial sessions, and lab work, students will explore various aspects of phytopathological experiments:

• Understand the various plant pathogens (viruses, viroids, phytoplasmas, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, insects, weeds)
• Understand how plant-pathogenic microorganisms function.
• Understanding Plant Defense Mechanisms Against Phytopathogenic Microorganisms
• Understand the mechanisms by which plant-pathogenic microorganisms evade resistance genes and plant protection products.
• Gain a basic understanding of epidemiology.

Many researchers from CIRAD, INRA, IRD, and Supagro are participating in this module.

During the lab sessions, a pathology experiment is conducted (pathogen culture, plant culture, inoculation, symptom identification, pathogen counting, catalase activity)

Understand the basics of plant-microorganism interactions in order to successfully conduct experiments on:

• Selection of hardy plants,
• Regarding the efficacy of a plant protection product or a biocontrol agent,
• Understanding the key mechanisms involved in the interaction

• How to Conduct an Experiment in Plant Pathology

Hourly volumes*:

            CM: 18

            TD: 18

            TP: 9

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