AGRO 830: Introduction to Plant Diagnostics

Instructor(s): Christian Stephenson

Number of Credit Hours:

Cross-listings:  PLAS 430, HORT 830, PLPT 830

Prerequisites: PLAS 100 or Life 120 and ENTO 105 or 115 and PLPT 210 or 369

Description: This course presents a broad view of the various challenges to plant health including abiotic and biotic disease, insects, and weeds. Participants will learn a systematic approach to diagnosis of plant disorders through hands-on exercises and case studies with application to agronomic and specialty crops. Participants will also gain experience in presenting their findings to various audiences.

Learning Outcomes

1.  Improve student familiarity with various challenges to plant health.
2.  Understand how various challenges to plant health may interact in real world settings.
3. Learn a systematic approach to diagnosis of plant health disorders through practical exercises.
4. Gain exposure to common tools and techniques used in plant diagnosis.
5. Consider current issues and topics in plant health through class discussions.
6. Build experience in the practice of plant diagnostics.