Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| I sem. | Oct 2, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 |
| I sem - 3° anno | Oct 30, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 |
| II sem. | Mar 1, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione invernale d'esame | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Sessione estiva d'esame | Jun 18, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Sessione autunnale d'esame | Sep 3, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione estiva di laurea | Jul 20, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Sessione autunnale di laurea | Nov 27, 2018 | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Sessione invernale di laurea | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas break | Dec 22, 2017 | Jan 7, 2018 |
| Easter break | Mar 30, 2018 | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Patron Saint Day | May 21, 2018 | May 21, 2018 |
| VACANZE ESTIVE | Aug 6, 2018 | Aug 19, 2018 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Science and Engineering Teaching and Student Services Unit.
To view all the exam sessions available, please use the Exam dashboard on ESSE3.
If you forgot your login details or have problems logging in, please contact the relevant IT HelpDesk, or check the login details recovery web page.
Should you have any doubts or questions, please check the Enrolment FAQs
Academic staff
Boselli Maurizio
maurizio.boselli@univr.it
045 6835628
lorenzo.meneghini@univr.it
chiara.nardon@univr.it
Sandri Marco
marco.sandri@univr.it
Study Plan
The 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 enrolment year.
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1° Year
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
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.
Grapevine Protection - PATOLOGIA (2019/2020)
Teaching code
4S02740
Credits
9
Coordinatore
Not yet assigned
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
AGR/12 - PLANT PATHOLOGY
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
The teaching is organized as follows:
Teoria
Laboratorio [Laboratorio 1° turno]
Laboratorio [Laboratorio 2° turno]
Esercitazioni [Esercitazioni 1° turno]
Esercitazioni [Esercitazioni 2° turno]
Learning outcomes
Laboratory experiences are designed to provide an introduction to symptom observation, formulation of hypotheses, and to criteria and procedures that must be applied in plant disease diagnosis.
Program
Introduction to plant pathology
History of Plant Pathology, scientific and economic relevance of plant pathology.
Terminology: Parasitism and Pathogenicity, Host Range of Pathogens, Stages in the Development of Disease, The Disease Cycle
Classification of the main classes of phytopathogens (taxonomy)
Diseases caused by phytopathogenic fungi and fungal-like organisms
General features of phytopathogenic fungi
Taxonomy and classification
The infection process
Pathogenicity factors: lytic enzymes, phytotoxins, hormones, research for fungal pathogenicity factors.
Diseases caused by phytopathogenic procariotes
General features of phytopathogenic procariotes (bacteria and phytoplasmas)
Taxonomy and classification
The infection process
Pathogenicity factors: lytic enzymes, phytotoxins, hormones, LPSs, research for bacterial pathogenicity factors.
Diseases caused by phytopathogenic viruses and viroids
General features of phytopathogenic viruses
Taxonomy and classification
The infection process: transmission, replication, movement.
Viroids: transmission, replication.
Diagnostic tools in phytopathology:
Isolation of pathogens in pure culture: Kock’s postulates
Biochemical, serological and molecular methods in plant disease diagnosis
Use of indicator plants
Basic concepts in Plant Protection
Control Methods that Exclude the Pathogen from the Host: Quarantines and Inspections,
Crop Certification
Agronomical and physical measures for disease control and prevention
Direct Protection of Plants from Pathogens: Chemical and Biological Control measures
Breeding for Resistance and Genetic Engineering Techniques: Genetics of Virulence in Pathogens and of Resistance in Host.
Integrated approaches to plant disease control
Basic concepts of epidemiology; examples of forecasting models for prevention and therapy of plant diseases.
Specific pathogens and diseases presented:
Fungi and fungal-like pathogens
Downy mildew
Powdery mildew
Gray mold
Root rot (Armillaria , Rosellinia)
Trunk diseases : esca, Eutypa, Phomopsis
Tracheomycoses (Verticillium sp)
Berry rottings
Bacteria and phytopalsmas
A. tumefaciens, A. vitis e Xylophilus ampelinus,Xylella fastidiosa
Candidatus fitoplasma spp.:
Flavescence dorée; Bois Noir
Viruses and viroids
Grapevine fanleaf
Grapevine leafroll
Corky bark; stem pitting; stem grooving.
Fleck disease of grapevine
Bibliography
| Activity | Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teoria | Belli Giuseppe | Elementi di Patologia vegetale | Piccin-Nuova Libraria | 2015 | ||
| Teoria | Agrios G.N. | Plant Pathology (Edizione 4) | Harcourt Academic Press | 1997 | 0120445646 | |
| Laboratorio | Belli Giuseppe | Elementi di Patologia vegetale | Piccin-Nuova Libraria | 2015 | ||
| Laboratorio | Agrios G.N. | Plant Pathology (Edizione 4) | Harcourt Academic Press | 1997 | 0120445646 | |
| Esercitazioni | A. Lucchi | Note di Entomologia Viticola | Ed. Pisa University | 2016 | ||
| Esercitazioni | A. Lucchi | Note di Entomologia Viticola | Ed. Pisa University | 2016 |
Examination Methods
Oral examination
Type D and Type F activities
Modules not yet included
Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
There you will find information, resources and services useful during your time at the University (Student’s exam record, your study plan on ESSE3, Distance Learning courses, university email account, office forms, administrative procedures, etc.). You can log into MyUnivr with your GIA login details: only in this way will you be able to receive notification of all the notices from your teachers and your secretariat via email and soon also via the Univr app.
Graduation
Attendance
As stated in the Teaching Regulations for the A.Y. 2022/2023, attendance is mandatory for practical and laboratory activities, unless otherwise determined by the Teaching Committee.
Please refer to the Crisis Unit's latest updates for the mode of teaching.
Attachments
| Title | Info File |
|---|---|
Prospetto laboratori /esercitazioni
|
121 KB, 18/10/23 |
Career management
Student login and resources
Erasmus+ and other experiences abroad
Frequenza
Nel documento allegato sono specificati i corsi, divisi per anno, che prevedono CFU di esercitazione/laboratorio per i quali la frequenza è obbligatoria per poter essere ammessi all'esame.
