Grapevine Protection

A.Y. 2019/2020
5
Max ECTS
40
Overall hours
SSD
AGR/12
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The aim is to provide information on viticultural pests and pathogens, in detail:

PATHOLOGY

infromation on grapevine diseases, their spreading patterns and to evaluate their economic impact on production. To know how to prevent its early event and spread applying suitable integrated pest management programs.

ENTOMOLOGY

a) knowledge on biology, ethology of grapevine feeder insects (indigenous and exotic), as well as on damages caused to grapevine

b) build-up expertise on insect control strategies with emphasis on environmental friendly methods, IPM and biological control

c) Knowledge on the epidemiology of grapevine diseases transmitted by insect vectors and on prevention and control methods.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The diseases of grapevine: a review of the main maladies of grapevine and in particular for those with epidemic pattern.

The sanitary selection of grapevine and its importance for the nursery industry.

The plant pathogen detection: the main innovations in serology and molecular biology for identification and characterization of grapevine pathogens.

Novel achievements for the containment and the management of the fungal diseases: the expert systems and their use for the disease management.

Novel achievements for the containment and the management of the diseases: new technologies and regulation protocols for the disease prevention and use of chemicals of lower impact for the environment.

Emergent pathogens and diseases of grapevine for Europe and other areas where grapevine is cultivated: quarantine regulation for grapevine material.
AGR/12 - PLANT PATHOLOGY - University credits: 5
Lessons: 40 hours
Shifts:
-
Professor: Bianco Piero Attilio
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday from 10 to 12 am
Building 21070 (former Patologia vegetale)