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O-FM-20-VBP - Vectors of Plant Pathogens

Course specification
Course title Vectors of Plant Pathogens
Acronym O-FM-20-VBP
Study programme
Module
Type of study
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 5.0 Status
    Condition passed exams General entomology and General phytopathology Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal familiarization with: different groups of animal vectors of plant pathogens (insects - Homoptera, Thysanoptera, Hemiptera, mites, nematodes and fungi), morphology and anatomy of vectors, ways and routes of transmission of viruses, phytoplasmas, bacteria and fungi, basic measures to fight against vectors.
    The outcome the course should enable the student to acquire: knowledge about the vector role of invertebrates and fungi, their morphology, anatomy, reproduction and development; knowledge about basic groups of pathogens; characteristics of pathogen-vector interaction, the skills to recognize and monitor vectors of plant pathogens, teamwork and cooperation, critical thinking.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Basic characteristics of vectors; transmission of fungi, bacteria and phytoplasmas. Virus transmission by aphids, cicadas, mites, nematodes, moths, thrips and pseudofungi; Mechanisms and specifics of different ways of transmitting pathogens by vectors; The influence of changes in the vector population on the more intensive spread of viruses, the appearance of "emerging" and "re-emerging" viruses.
    Contents of exercises Practical exercises in the laboratory, insectarium and greenhouse and one trip to the field are planned for all lecture chapters
    Literature
    1. Chapman R. F. (1998): The Insects, Structure and Function. Cambridge, University Press. (Original title)
    2. Katis, N.I., Tsitsipis, A.J., Stevens, M., Powell, G. (2007): Transmission of Plant Viruses. In: van Emden HF, Harrington R. (eds.), Aphids as Crop Pests. CABI, Wallingford, pp. 353-390. (Original title)
    3. Agrios, G.N. (2005): Plant Pathology, Academic Press, Inc, San Diego/Toronto (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    2 1 1
    Methods of teaching classical lectures, laboratory exercises, one field exercise and interactive teaching methods. Among the methods of interactive teaching, individual, group or team collaborative and cooperative methods of active learning are used.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 10 Test paper 30
    Practical lessons Oral examination 30
    Projects
    Colloquia 20
    Seminars 10