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 |
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I semestre | Oct 3, 2011 | Jan 31, 2012 |
I semestre (solo per studenti del III anno) | Nov 2, 2011 | Jan 31, 2012 |
II semestre | Mar 1, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 |
Session | From | To |
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Sessione straordinaria | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 |
Sessione estiva | Jun 18, 2012 | Jul 31, 2012 |
Sessione autunnale | Sep 3, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 |
Session | From | To |
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Sessione autunnale | Oct 21, 2011 | Oct 21, 2011 |
Sessione straordinaria | Dec 19, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 |
Sessione invernale | Mar 23, 2012 | Mar 23, 2012 |
Sessione estiva | Jul 20, 2012 | Jul 20, 2012 |
Period | From | To |
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Festa di Ognissanti | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 |
Festa dell'Immacolata Concezione | Dec 8, 2011 | Dec 8, 2011 |
Vacanze Natalizie | Dec 22, 2011 | Jan 6, 2012 |
Vacanze Pasquali | Apr 5, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 |
Festa della Liberazione | Apr 25, 2012 | Apr 25, 2012 |
Festa del Lavoro | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
Festa del Patrono di Verona S. Zeno | May 21, 2012 | May 21, 2012 |
Festa della Repubblica | Jun 2, 2012 | Jun 2, 2012 |
Vacanze estive | Aug 8, 2012 | Aug 15, 2012 |
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.
Academic staff
Bailetti Lucia Irene
Boselli Maurizio
maurizio.boselli@univr.it 3478344185Cecchi Franco
franco.cecchi@univr.it 045 802 7964 - 7965Ferrarini Roberto
roberto.ferrarini@univr.it 045/6835626Guantieri Valeria
valeria.guantieri@univr.it 045/6835625Ugolini Simone
simone.ugolini@univr.itStudy 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 enrollment year.
1° Year
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2012/2013
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3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2013/2014
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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.
Grapevine Protection - PATOLOGIA (2013/2014)
Teaching code
4S02740
Credits
6
Coordinator
Not yet assigned
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
AGR/12 - PLANT PATHOLOGY
The teaching is organized as follows:
teoria
laboratorio
Learning outcomes
Student will obtain basic and advanced knowledge on the most important grapevine diseases and pathogens; plant-pathogen interaction mechanisms, fundaments of diagnostic procedures and basic principles of plant protection will be emphasized.
Students will also acquire specific competences for the practical management of grapevine disease control with reference to the most recent national and european legislation.
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.
The following diseases are considered
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,
Candidatus fitoplasma spp.:
Flavescence dorée; Bois Noir
Viruses and viroids
Grapevine fanleaf
Grapevine leafroll
Corky bark; stem pitting; stem grooving.
Fleck disease of grapevine
Prevention and therapy
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 also via the Univr app.
Graduation
Attendance modes and venues
As stated in the Didactic Regulations, attendance is compulsory for practical and laboratory exercises (see courses with laboratory in the annex), unless otherwise stipulated by the teaching board.
Attendance at lectures is strongly recommended.
Part-time enrolment is permitted. To find out more, please consult the Part-time enrolment possibilities page.
The course's teaching activities take place in Villa Lebrecht and Villa Eugenia, located in the San Floriano di Valpolicella campus, and may also take place in the other spaces of the Science and Engineering area, which is composed of the buildings of Ca‘ Vignal 1, Ca’ Vignal 2, Ca' Vignal 3 and Piramide, located in the Borgo Roma campus,
Lectures are held in the classrooms of Villa Lebrecht while practical exercises are carried out in the teaching laboratories dedicated to the various activities.
Overview of courses with laboratory.
The attached document specifies the courses, divided by year, that include exercise/laboratory CFUs: for this type of CFU only, attendance is compulsory in order to be admitted to the examination.
Documents
Title | Info File |
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Prospetto laboratori /esercitazioni | pdf, it, 121 KB, 18/10/23 |