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BIOSCI 324 : Plant Pathology and Symbiosis

Undergraduate course

Project description

BIOSCI 324 can be taken as part of any BSc Biological Sciences (generic pathway) and is one of the required paper for the Plant Biology pathway. It can also be taken as an alternative paper for the Microbiology and Genetics pathways. Students should take this paper if they are interested in a career in Primary Industry and other relevant industries, Crown Research Institutes, Ministry for Environment, biosecurity and bioprotection, or postgraduate studies.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Explain the key concepts in plant pathology and symbiosis (Capability 1 and 4) Describe the general properties, disease cycles, and epidemiology of plant pathogens (Capability 1, 2 and 4) Explain the principles (including social and cultural) underlying the control of plant diseases (Capability 1, 2, 4 and 6) Recognise and critically assess common symptoms of viral, bacterial and fungal diseases, and of herbivory (Capability 1 and 2) Comprehend and critically analyse the influence of factors on disease progress and establishment of mutualistic interactions (Capability 1 and 2) Compare and contrast morphological versus molecular approaches for the classification of organisms that interact with plants (Capability 1 and 2) Develop skills in use techniques for the isolation, culture, identification, and study of plant pathogens and symbionts (Capability 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6)