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Study Plan
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Laurea in Biotecnologie - Enrollment from 2025/2026The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Safety and sustainability of crop production (Not provided 2023/2024)
Teaching code
4S008199
Credits
6
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
AGR/12 - PATOLOGIA VEGETALE
Learning outcomes
The student will acquire a basic knowledge of major plant pathogens and pests and of their consequences on crop production and human health, and will develop a comprehensive understanding of plant disease control measures and their environmental impact. Topics will include: Description of some examples of economically relevant plant pathogens and pests, with their life cycle, and epidemiology. Low-impact measures for plant disease control; Integrated Pest Management; mathematical models for disease forecast. Biocontrol agents: mechanisms of action; applicability; specific examples; legislation. Post-harvest disease control of fruit and vegetables: post-harvest contaminations; mycotoxins; monitoring of pesticide residues; legislation. Crops as alternative hosts for human pathogens: colonization, multiplication and persistence in plants; risks of pathogenic contaminants in organic farming.