BIOL30010

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Academic Year 2025/2026

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Plant Diseases: Biology and Control (BIOL30010)

Subject: : Biology

College: : Science

School: : Biology & Environment Science

Level: : 3 (Degree)

Credits: : 5

Module Coordinator: : Professor Fiona Doohan

Trimester: : Autumn

Mode of Delivery: : Blended

Internship Module: : No

How will I be graded? : Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Food security is dependent on our ability to produce plant-based proteins. One of the biggest threats to food security is plant diseases; these also affect forestry and horticultural non-food crops, causing huge economic losses. This course provides some basic insights into plant diseases and how to control them, and the predicted future impacts of climate change on disease control. This course provides an overview of the biology, symptoms and signs, diagnosis and control of pathogens of crop plants. The following topics will be addressed: The economic and social impact of diseases on crop production. Important fungal, bacterial and virus diseases of field crops. Analysis of the impact of pathogens on yield and quality of field crops. Chemical, cultural and integrated methods for prevention and control including forecasting.

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What will I learn?

Learning Outcomes:

1. Diagnose and identify the principal causes of crop diseases using macroscopic, microscopic and molecular techniques. \
2. Explain how plant pathogens build up to cause epidemics on field crops. \
3. Implement appropriate guidelines for disease control measures and develop an understanding of integrated management for the major pathogens of crop plants.\ \

Indicative Module Content:

Introduction to Plant Pathology\ Bacterial diseases of plants\ Viral diseases of plants\ Fungal diseases of plants\ Disease control\ Future trends in disease control

How will I learn?

Student Effort Hours:

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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Lectures - face to face \ Case based learning - online and face to face (blended)\ Reflective learning \

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Learning Requirements:\

One of the following:\ Cell and Plant Biology (BIOL 10030)\ Biology in Action (BIOL 10130)\ Life on Earth (BIOL 10140)\ Cell Biology and Genetics (BIOL 10110)\

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Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Required:\ BIOL10030 - Cell and Plant Biology, BIOL10110 - Biology-Cell Biology&Genetics, BIOL10130 - Biology in Action, BIOL10140 - Life on Earth\ \ Additional Information:\ One of the following: Cell and Plant Biology (BIOL 10030) Cell Biology and Genetics (BIOL 10110) Biology in Action (BIOL 10130) Life on Earth (BIOL 10140) \ \ Equivalents:\ Plant Diseases: Biology (AESC30130), Plant Protection:Biol & Con (ERM30050)\ \ \  \

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

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Carry forward of passed components

Yes

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What happens if I fail?

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \

Assessment feedback

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment\ • Online automated feedback\

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be given for the mid term MCQ via Brightspace.

Associated Staff

When is this module offered?

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.

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