Plant Pathology (PLPT)
Description: Introduction to fungi, bacteria, nematodes and viruses that cause plant diseases. The impact that plant diseases can have on society and the environment. Strategies used in managing plant diseases in agricultural and landscape environments.
Prerequisites: 3 hrs biological sciences.
Description: Impact of exotic species and invasive organisms: agricultural and medical emerging disease; predicting biological invasions; biological control; regulatory, monitoring, and control efforts; ecological impact.
Prerequisites: PLPT 400: PLPT 210, BIOS 312 or equivalent. Concurrent registration in PLPT 400L. PLPT 800: coursework in microbiology (or plant pathology) is strongly recommended.
Description: Exploring the biology of plant pathogens, pathogen-host plant interactions, and environmental influences on plant diseases. Examining cultural, chemical, and biological strategies, along with host resistance, for plant disease management. Builds on topics covered in PLPT 210, with additional emphasis on the strategies employed by the four major groups of plant pathogens, plant responses to disease-causing organisms, and approaches to disease management.
Prerequisites: BIOS/PLPT 369 or one semester of introductory plant pathology.
Description: Pathogens, epidemiology, and control of diseases specific to turfgrass.
Taught online only. This is an 8-week mini-course.
Description: Introduction to the important diseases affecting corn (maize) in Nebraska and other areas of the United States. Pathogen biology, favorable conditions, disease diagnosis based on symptomatology and management strategies are emphasized
BIOS 312 is recommended.
Description: Inheritance, exchange, and regulation of genes in prokaryotic microorganisms: gene structure and function; gene transfer and the elements (plasmids, phages, and transposons) involved; DNA mutations, repair, and genetic analysis; genome sequencing, microbial genome databases, and global gene expression analysis.
Prerequisites: PLPT 475 - Junior standing or permission of instructor / PLPT 875 - Graduate Student standing
Description: A broad, interdisciplinary introduction to biosecurity and bioterrorism as emerging challenges to national and global security. Focus areas include the history of biological threats, emerging technologies, and the networks that detect, diagnose, and defend against them. Topics cover natural resources, plant and animal health, biosafety, bioterrorism, biowarfare, laws and regulations, economic impacts, and countermeasures.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Description: Experience in a work place setting that is directly related to Plant Pathology.
Prerequisites: Advanced approval of the plan of study and permission.
Description: Research, literature review, extension of course work, or preparation of teaching materials.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Description: Independent research in areas of plant pathology.
Prerequisites: Admission to the University Honors Program and permission
AGRI 299H recommended
Description: Conduct a scholarly research project and write a University Honors Program or undergraduate thesis.