The course focuses on Plant Pathology and Plant protection. The course will provide basic knowledge on plant-pathogen interaction and on the principles of plant defense. We will learn about the physiology of pests and pathogens of plants. In addition, we will provide practical skills for identification of plant diseases in the field and in the laboratory.
Lesson 1: Introduction to plant protection
Lesson 2: Abiotic and biotic factors effect on plants
Lesson 3: Integrated pest management
Lesson 4: Introduction to entomology
Lesson 5: Bacterial plant diseases
Lesson 6: plant viruses
Lesson 7: Diagnosis
Lesson 8: Trip to BGU lab, Exam
