Extractions: Infectious plant diseases differ from noninfectious or abiotic disorders because they are caused by specific plant pathogens. Plant pathogens are usually microorganisms that are on or inside the plant (the host). Many plant pathogens are common in the air or soil around the host plants. Although plant pathogens may be common in many landscape situations, they cannot infect the plant and cause disease unless the environment is favorable for the interaction to take place. Thus, in order to have an infectious plant disease, a susceptible host plant, a pathogen and a favorable environment for disease development are required. These three elements make up what is referred to as the disease triangle (Figure 1) . Understanding this basic principle about infectious plant disease is important to developing successful disease management programs. Many of the cultural practices that are useful in disease management are directed toward changing or creating an environment that is less conducive to disease development. Another important difference between infectious and noninfectious disease is that infectious diseases can spread from plant to plant by means of pathogen dispersal. Noninfectious diseases do not spread in this manner. Back Forward Table of Contents
Plant Pathology Research Current Research Focus Biological control of soilborne plant diseases using naturally withactivity against a number of key fruit and vegetable pathogens. http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/spes/research/pathres.htm
Extractions: Division Home Page The Plant Pathology Research Group has an active research programme with a strong emphasis on linkage of laboratory studies with field experimentation. Research is conducted on a diverse range of crops (arable and vegetable crops, fruit and nut trees, grapevines) and across a number of science disciplines (molecular biology, mycology, microbiology, biochemistry). Research projects conducted in the group covers aspects of disease diagnosis, pathogen biology, plant disease epidemiology, molecular biology of pathogens, disease control methods, in particular, biological control and the development of integrated disease management systems. Current Research Focus Biological control of soil-borne plant diseases using naturally occurring beneficial fungi and bacteria. Trichoderma Gliocladium Coniothyrium species and spore forming bacteria have been identified with activity against a number of key fruit and vegetable pathogens. Current research projects cover screening methods to identify potential biocontrol agents, mechanism of action studies (eg mycoparasitism, antibiosis), ecology of biological control agents, glasshouse, field evaluation and commercial development of biocontrol products. This work is conducted in close liaison with industry and business partners (contact person - Professor Alison Stewart).
Plant Disease Information Notes Detailed factsheets on plant diseases affecting ornamental plants as well as fruit and vegetables. plant Disease Information Notes. If you have trouble viewing this menu, try the Move directly to plant Pathology Extension Programs North Carolina plant Disease and Insect Clinic http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/pp/notes
Ornamental Disease Fact Sheets List Greenhouse and Woody Ornamental plant Disease Fact Sheet sheets available on common diseases of plants frequently grown Bacterial Leaf Scorch. Bedding plant diseases. Black Root Rot SoilBorne Pests. Sources of plant diseases. Verticillium Wilt http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/CASDEPT/PLANT/ext/fact.html
Plant Pathology Pathology (ISPP), a charity which promotes the worldwide development of plantpathology and the dissemination of knowledge about plant diseases and plant http://agrifor.ac.uk/browse/cabi/detail/098fe5818204640321b03c59b19cdb1b.html
Extractions: 2001 pest management research report Published on the Web by Agriculture and Agri Food Canada in February 2002, this report disemminates information on the results of pest management research carried out in Canada in 2001. The report contains 144 research reports in 15 different sections. These include entomology and plant pathology, and are divided by crop type. The research results are indexed by crop, pest, disease, pest management methods, products, establishments, and author. This 414 page report is provided in PDF, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader. Canada entomology pest management plant pathology ... American Phytopathological Society (APS) Website of the American Phytopathological Society, a professional organisation which publishes and distributes research in plant pathology and related plant science. The site includes information about the society's research aims, a publications catalogue and journal contents lists, and details of conferences. There are educational resources, ranging from an introduction to plant pathology for children or adults, to more advanced reference tools and feature articles. Some require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Member services, including electronic journals, are password-controlled. Membership information is provided. USA plant pathology professional associations British Society for Plant Pathology (BSPP) The British Society for Plant Pathology (BSPP) is a UK organization for the study and advancement of plant pathology. Their site contains details of membership, contact information and journal publications. The site hosts web pages for special interest groups of the Society, several of which provide information on current work in specific areas. Some have full text reports and abstracts of conference papers which can be viewed. A diary of meetings is maintained. New Disease Reports, an online global reporting service for new and significant plant disease situations, was launched in January 2000.
Plant Diseases Announcements Browse/searchable archive database of emerging plant diseases with potential impact on food safety announced by ProMED (Program of Emerging diseases) of the Federation of American Scientists http://www.agnic.org/pmp/chron.html
Extractions: (Chronological) March Citrus Sudden Death, Oranges - Brazil (22 Mar 003) Citrus Sudden Death, Oranges - Brazil (20 Mar 003) Bacterial Wilt, Banana - Uganda (19 Mar 003) Grapevine Yellows - France (15 Mar 2003) Pseudomonas spp., lettuce rot - Turkey (15 Mar 2003) Bacterial Spot, Pepper - Turkey (15 Mar 2003) Plant Pests, New Data, EPPO (12 Mar 2003) Citrus Tristeza Virus, Citrus - Italy (Sicily) (12 Mar 2003) Regulated Plant Pests, Detection, January 2003: EPPO (12 Mar 2003) Burrowing Nematode, Ornamental Plants, Pineapple - China (08 Mar 2003) Late Blight, Potato - Papua New Guinea (06 Mar 2003) Blackleg, canola - Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) (25 Feb 2003) Soybean rust - Zimbabwe (Arcturus) (22 Feb 2003) Leaf curl, tomato - India (Uttar Pradesh) (22 Feb 2003) Begomovirus, chili pepper, tomato - Asia (21 Feb 2003) Pepino mosaic virus, tomato - Germany (Sachsen) (18 Feb 2003) Tobacco mosaic virus, pepper - USA (New York)
Plant Pathology - Graduate Curriculum 24). Credit 4. Identification of fungi responsible for plant diseases; representativepathogens used to illustrate principles used in differentiating species. http://plantpathology.tamu.edu/graduate/curriculum/gradCourses.asp
Extractions: Plant pathology is the science of plant diseases, their nature, causal agents and interrelated phenomena. The major objectives concern the scientific training of professional phytopathologists. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental and practical concepts associated with pathology and the conceptual schemes of fungal, bacterial, viral, nematological, mycoplasmal and physiogenic diseases. In addition, superior facilities are available for research in most phases including physiology of parasitism, host-parasite relationships, genetics of host resistance, genetics of pathogen variation and variability, genetics of host-pathogen-hyperparasite populations, ecology of soil-borne pathogens, etiology and epidemiology of plant diseases, nematology, virology, phytotherapeutics and clinical phytopathology. 610. Host Plant Resistance. (3-0). Credit 3. Host plant resistance programs from the standpoint of the plant breeder, plant pathologist and entomologist; team taught with each discipline represented; roundtable discussions of assigned readings and lectures. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Cross-listed with ENTO 610 and AGRO 610.
Plant Diseases: Their Delicacies; Rusts; Drying Trees and Parasitic plants; Viruses and More Recently DiscoveredPathogens; Environmental diseases and Problems; plant diseases in a http://www.shopapspress.org/41167.html
Extractions: This textbook teaches basic plant and microbial biology while explaining phytopathology and its cultural relevance. Written for use as a general biology course, its fascinating historical approach will pique the interest of the undergraduate student. It will also prepare him or her to address controversial modern issues including genetic engineering and pesticide use. Plant pathology instructors will find the text appropriate for students who require a less detailed introduction to phytopathology. Suitable as an independent text or as supplemental reading. The Irish Potato Famine and the Birth of Plant Pathology; Introduction to the Fungi and Their Life Cycles; Pathogens and Quarantines; Bacteria; Genes and Genetic Engineering; Plant Disease Epidemics and Their Management; Pesticides; Soil, The Rhizosphere, and Soilborne Pathogens; Fungi in Food: Natural Poisons and Gourmet Delicacies; Rusts; Drying Trees and Parasitic Plants; Viruses and More Recently Discovered Pathogens; Environmental Diseases and Problems; Plant Diseases in a Hungry World; Glossary; Figure Credits; Index
Out Of Print pathogens BR Management of diseases with BR Macro and Microelements, SoilbornePlant pathogens Management of diseases with Macro- and Microelements $45.00. http://www.shopapspress.org/out-of-print.html
Untitled Resistance of plant pathogens to pesticides was not a of fungi developed, causingdiseases on many crop of resistant forms of the pathogens occurred similarly http://ipmwww.ncsu.edu/apple/chptr4.html
201 What is junk science? Begin a Series of Four General Studies on SelectedPlant diseases and pathogens legal and political issues. http://plantpath.osu.edu/courses/201.html
Extractions: Human culture and civilizations have been shaped by plant diseases. In many cases plant disease epidemics have altered the course of human history yet few students know much about these events and resultant social impact, the plants involved or even the pathogens. In some cases no pathogen was involved in creating the disease, eg, environmental pollution, etc. We are living in a time of huge food production surpluses with abundant food available at supermarkets even though famine is a daily challenge for most of the world. In today's global society it is extremely important that students understand the vulnerability of the world food supply and the constant warfare taking place to stay just one step ahead of new races of pathogens that appear unexpectedly during any season to destroy crops, forests, and ornamental landscapes. The course is designed for students with no previous study of biology who are seeking some college-level introductory biology. The course is also for those students in which the traditional upper level general plant pathology course is not appropriate. By utilizing the history of plant diseases as an educational vehicle, a primary goal of the course is to explore and demonstrate plant pathology and plant diseases as a science for non-science students emphasizing its ties to human welfare.
PLANT PATHOLOGY pathogens are grouped taxonomically into related groups. Specific diseasesare discussed in the chapters dealing with the plant. http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mg/manual/path2.htm
Extractions: PLANT PATHOLOGY KEY CONCEPTS I. Definition of Plant Pathology II. Plant Pathogens A. Fungi 1. Powdery mildews 2. Rust 3. Leaf spot and blight ... Return to Introduction PLANT PATHOGENS To help you develop a "disease vocabulary," here are some of the common pathogen groups. Pathogens are grouped taxonomically into related groups. It is helpful to know the type of pathogen in order to prescribe a control. Specific diseases are discussed in the chapters dealing with the plant. Plant disease names are often very colorful and descriptive, as in fireblight, black knot and clubroot. Many disease names indicate something about the appearance of the symptoms. FUNGI Fungi (plural of fungus) are the largest group of plant pathogens. Fungi often develop into colonies, like bread mold. Some fungi develop into large structures, such as mushrooms. Fungi spread by spores carried by wind, water or animals. They enter host plants directly or through natural openings or wounds. They cause damage by producing substances that change or destroy plant tissues. Common fungal diseases include powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot, blight, root and crown rots, damping-off, smut, anthracnose, and vascular wilts.
Co-operative Research Centre For Tropical Plant Protection One of the reasons that it is difficult to effectively detect and identify plantdiseases caused by pathogens is because the pathogen may only be present in http://www.tpp.uq.edu.au/nadn.htm
Undergraduate Studies In Plant Pathology taxonomy and general characteristics of fungi, with specific reference to plantpathogens. The student will also be trained in the types of diseases that are http://www.uovs.ac.za/faculties/agrinat/plantsci/ppg/undergrad.htm
Extractions: On completion of this module the student will be acquainted with the impact, causes and diagnosis of plant diseases and the reasons why plant pathology is considered an important field of study. The student will have a sound understanding, based on the basic concepts of infection and colonisation of plant tissue, of how plant diseases arise and develop and how to approach disease problems. In conjunction with the theory of plant pathology the student will be capable of identifying diseases of the most important economic crops and of prescribing control methods. The student will also be experienced in the collection, identification, description and preservation of herbarium specimens. On completion of this module the student will be acquainted with the measuring of plant disease and control of diseases based on the principles of exclusion, eradication, protection and resistance. Following identification of a specific disease the student must therefore know which principle(s) of control is relevant and which strategies should be followed for the prevention or control of the disease.
Guidelines For Master Gardeners -- Mod 2 plant Pathology Guidelines for Master Gardeners. Module 2 ParasiticDiseases and the plant pathogens that Cause Them. The bulk http://erec.ifas.ufl.edu/MG/mgmod2.htm
Extractions: The bulk of this program concentrates on those plant health problems that are caused by pathogenic microorganisms. These organisms include fungi, bacteria, and viruses. About 85% of all plant diseases are caused by fungi. Therefore, on a statistical basis alone, you are likely to encounter fungal diseases much more often than those caused by other types of pathogens. We will now proceed to a description of the main characteristics of fungi. Fungi include the molds and mildews that we are all familiar with in Florida. At one time fungi were considered to be types of plants. Indeed, mycology, the scientific study of fungi, is still done today in botany departments. However, in modern biology, fungi are not considered plants. They are placed in their own Kingdom (Mycota, for the serious biologists out there), with equivalent status to the familiar Animal and Plant Kingdoms. Sometimes, growth of fungi is so profuse that a large enough mass (mycelia multicelled microscopic strands) will accumulate to be seen with the naked eye. A good example is the growth of the target spot fungus on this ripe tomato fruit.
1998-2000 University Of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School Catalog Advanced lecture on principles of plant pathology. Abiotic diseases, plantpathogens and pathogenesis, disease physiology, and disease resistance. http://www.wisc.edu/pubs/home/archives/grad98/cals/plantpatC.html
Extractions: 300 Introduction to Plant Pathology. I; 4cr. Economic importance, symptoms, causes, and methods of control of representative plant diseases. P:Intro course in bot. 309 Diseases of Landscape Trees and Shrubs. (Crosslisted with Forest, Hort, and Land Arc 309.) I; 2cr. Fundamental disease concepts, pathogens and causal agents, diagnosis, and biologically rational strategies and practices for management of diseases of woody landscape plants. For professionals and degree students. One lecture/discussion and one lab/field trip per week. P:One semester of plant sci or cons inst. Stanosz. 323 Soil Biology. (Crosslisted with Soil Sci 323. See Soil Sci 323 for course information.) 332 Fungi. (Crosslisted with Botany 332. See Botany 332 for course information.) 365 Pesticides for Crop Pest Management: Insects, Diseases and Wildlife. (Crosslisted with Entom, Agronomy, Env Tox, Hort, Inter-Ag, and Wl Ecol 365. See Agronomy 365 for course information.) 366 Pesticides for Crop Pest Management: Weeds, PGRs, Application Equipment. (Crosslisted with Entom, Bse, Agronomy, Env Tox, Hort, Inter-Ag, and Wl Ecol 366. See Agronomy 366 for course information.)