Basic Potato Pathology

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Full Description
Looking to enhance your knowledge of potato pathology? Look no further than the Basic Potato Pathology course. This comprehensive course begins with an introduction to basic plant pathology before diving into the disease cycles, epidemiology, and management of the most crucial potato diseases. With a two-day blended structure featuring an online component and two four-hour virtual classes, delegates will have ample opportunity to learn from and interact with a world-renowned expert in potato pathology. Don’t miss this chance to broaden your expertise and take your career to the next level!
Course Outcomes
- Know the basic principles of plant pathology
- Know the difference between fungal, viral and bacterial diseases
- Understand disease cycles and their use in disease management
- Be able to identify the potato diseases discussed in the course
- Be able to recommend control or management options for each disease
- Know the climatic conditions under which each disease develops
Course Content
- Introduction to plant pathology
- Pathogen types
- The disease triangle
- Principles of epidemiology
- Integrated Pest Management and disease control
- Fungal diseases of potatoes
- Bacterial diseases of potatoes
- Viral diseases of potatoes
Who should attend?
This course is particularly relevant to delegates working in the potato farming and agricultural industry in Southern Africa who are seeking to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. Professionals such as Potato farmers, Agricultural researchers, Plant pathologists, Agricultural extension officers, Agronomists, Crop consultants, Horticulturists, Plant biologists, Agricultural educators, Plant protection specialist, Seed certification officials, Growers, Farm Managers, Fungicide Sales Reps, Extension staff, Technical advisors
Prerequisites
Prospective delegates should at least have relevant work experience/ prior Knowledge/ qualification needed to enroll.