Diagnosis of Diseases of Agricultural and Horticultural Plants, Short Course | University of Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark
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Diagnosis of Diseases of Agricultural and Horticultural Plants

14 days
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6375 DKK/full
6375 DKK/full
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The Diagnosis of Diseases of Agricultural and Horticultural Plants course at the University of Copenhagen will introduce commonly occurring plant diseases in agriculture, horticulture and orchards etc. Hand-on experience with classical and web based methods used in identifying causal organisms and diagnosing the diseases will be given. 

Overview

The Diagnosis of Diseases of Agricultural and Horticultural Plants course at the University of Copenhagen will focus on practical diagnostics of material collected by the participants. In addition, an introduction to molecular diagnosis is offered. Assessment of crop damage in the field and how to take samples for further studies will be discussed.

Knowledge:

  • Describe symptoms caused by plant pathogens
  • Describe plant pathogen morphology
  • Identify and classify plant pathogens based on morphology
  • Obtain an overview of the most important groups of plant pathogens
  • Describe, characterise and assess damage in the field
  • Process diseased plant samples for further studies
  • Understand the theory behind molecular techniques for identification of microorganisms

Programme Structure

The participants learn:

  • how to diagnose plant diseases - step by step - using classical practical methods (including web-based tools)
  • how to identify pathogenic fungi, bacteria and virus from their pathogen morphology, hosts and host symptoms
  • how to describe, characterise and assess damage in the field and how to take samples for identification of the causal agents of disease

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 14 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

5 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Recommended Academic Qualifications:

  • Competences equivalent to an introductory course in plant pathology/plant diseases

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    6375 DKK/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6375 DKK for the full programme during 14 days.
  • EU/EEA

    6375 DKK/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6375 DKK for the full programme during 14 days.

Non-EU/EEA citizens: The supplementary fee is between DKK 255 and DKK 675 per ECTS credit, depending on the given single subject course.

Living costs for Copenhagen

7928 - 13456 DKK /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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