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Plant Microbe Interactions

University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba , Australia
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Agronomy | Biotechnology
Area of study
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries | Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Course Description

Plant-microbe interactions are a central feature of the life of plants and range from advantageous symbiotic associations through to pathogenic disease states. An understanding of these interactions is essential for both commercial plant production and native vegetation management. This course examines the defining features of the most critical associations and highlights their dynamic nature.


Topics

  • Introduction to plant microbe associations: fungi (22%)
  • Introduction to plant microbe associations: bacteria (9%)
  • Introduction to plant microbe associations: viruses (9%)
  • Introduction to plant microbe associations: nematodes (5%)
  • Symbiotic and non-pathogenic associations (14%)
  • Introduction to and types of plant disease (13%)
  • Plant pathogen interactions (14%)
  • Disease control (14%)

Availability

The course is available at the Toowoomba campus in Trimester 2, with options for both external and on-campus study.


Course Requirements

This course contains a highly recommended residential school for both external and on-campus students. Non-attendance will mean the student misses both an element for assessment preparation and an element of assessment.


Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:


  1. Integrate knowledge of the major taxonomic classes of eukaryotic microorganisms involved in plant-microbe interactions
  2. Critically evaluate the principal factors underlying plant-microbe interactions and the importance of plant-microbe symbiotic relationships in the life of plants
  3. Apply expertise in the principles of plant pathogenesis
  4. Display competency in laboratory and glasshouse work related to the analysis of plant-associated micro-organisms
  5. Report scientific information and research results in a clear, concise, and rigorous manner.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Textbook

  • Title: Essential Plant Pathology
  • Author: Schumann GL & D'Arcy CJ
  • Year: 2010
  • Edition: 2nd
  • Publisher: The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

Program Level

The course is offered at the undergraduate level.


Course Level

The course is classified as a 3000-level course, which is equivalent to a Bachelor Degree, Advanced Course, and Assessment Level.


Student Contribution Band

The course falls under Band 2.


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