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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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In the course the student will be acquainted with the classical diagnostic methods used in the practical identification and determination of plant pathogens and crop pests (symptomatic diagnostics) as well as with biochemical methods, molecular methods and genetics methods (basic molecular biological techniques - DNA isolation and separation, PCR methods, construction of specific probes, DNA hybridization, fingerprinting of pathogenic organisms). The following topics will be presented in the course: A) Diagnostics and advice on the identification of pests and plant pathogens B) Advice on the prognosis and signaling of pests and plant pathogens C) Chemical methods - advice on the selection of pesticides in the context of current situations and with respect to ecological, toxicological and hygienic risks. D) Alternative methods of plant protection against pests and disease - advice oriented on sustainable agriculture E) Consultancy in the field of Integrated pest management (IPM) - IPM crop programme F) Advice in the protection of ornamental plants in urban areas G) Advice to small growers
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
- Preparation for classes
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 48 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 52 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of course is based on diagnosis problems of plants (deficience), determine important pests, determine plant damage and practical consultancy in plant health care with the aim of preparation for practical activities in the field.
Students are able to orientate in diagnostics of harmful organisms and usef of knowledges in consultance of the field of Plant health care.
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Prerequisites
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Standard knowledge of biology and microbiology
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
Active participation in exercises, protocols from laboratory exercises, understanding the curriculum defined for the exam.
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Recommended literature
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Hluchý M., Ackermann P., Zacharda M., Bagar M., Jetmarová E., Vaněk G., Szöke L., Plíšek B. Obrazový atlas chorob a škůdců ovocných dřevin a révy vinné. Biocont laboratory, Brno, s. 498..
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Kazda J. et al. Encyklopedie ochrany rostlin. Profi Press s.r.o. Praha, 398 s..
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Kůdela V., Braunová. Czech-English Plant Health Terminology, Academia..
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Kůdela,V., Novacky A., Fucikovsky L.. Rostlinolékařská bakteriologie. Academia.
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Rod J., Hluchý M., Zavadil K., Prášil J., Somssich I., Zacharda M. Obrazový atlas chorob a škůdců zeleniny střední Evropy. Biocont laboratory, Brno..
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Šedivý J. et al. Klíč k určování chorob a škůdců polních plodin. SZN Praha, 485 s..
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Šmarda J. et al. Metody molekulární biologie, Masarykova univerzita, 188 s..
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Tomiczek Ch. et al. Atlas chorob a škůdců okrasných dřevin.Biocont Laboratory s.r.o., Brno, 219 s..
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