Argomenti dell'insegnamento
Introduction and historical development of plant protection Basics of integrated pest management Basic concepts for the control of plant diseases and pests Epidemiology and prediction models Exclusion methods to reduce inoculum: quarantine and inspections; pathogen-free seeds and planting material; cultural techniques Physical plant protection measures Biological control of plant diseases and pests Biotechnological control of plant diseases and pests - Resistance breeding and use of resistant plant varieties Chemical plant protection measures: legal basis, toxicological evaluation and authorisation Classification of active ingredients and modes of action of fungicides, insecticides, acaricides and herbicidesApplication techniques of plant protection products Weed management New technologies and the future of plant protection

Insegnamenti propedeutici
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Modalità di insegnamento
This is a lecture-lab course with PowerPoint presentations and interactive elements, such as discussions and descriptive case examples. In the practical part, selected contents covered in the lectures, will be examined in greater depth.

Obiettivi formativi
Knowledge and Understanding The students will know and understand fundamental terms, concepts and strategies for the control of harmful organisms, as well as the legislative regulations for the use of plant protection measures. Making judgements The students will be able to recognise the importance of plant protection in agricultural production and will have the ability to critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various plant protection strategies. Communication skills Students will improve their communication skills during discussions in the lectures and exercises. Learning skills The students will learn to address topics of plant protection critically and where to find sources about the causes of diseases and pest damage, antagonists, maximum residue levels, approved active substances and plant protection methods.

Modalità d'esame
The assessment of both courses consists of two parts: Seminar presentation (30%) Final written exam (70%)

Criteri di valutazione
To pass the exam, both course components (seminar presentation and written exam) must be assessed with a positive mark. Criteria for the evaluation of the seminar presentation: correctness of the contents, ability to summarise in own words, quality and clarity of presentation, and the ability to establish a context with other related topics. Criteria for the evaluation of the written exam: correctness and clarity of answers.