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Program Requirements
This specialization is recommended for students with a strong interest in the complex field of plant protection in both urban and agricultural settings. The biology of herbivores, of pathogenic organisms, and of plant competitive interactions and defense mechanisms as well as the interactions of plants with their environment will be studied. Students interested in the theory and application of techniques of integrated plant protection should choose this specialization in conjunction with the Major Agro-Environmental Sciences or the Major Environmental Biology. Those interested in the biotechnology and molecular aspects of plant-pathogen or plant-insect interactions should choose it in conjunction with the Major Life Sciences (Biological and Agricultural). Complementary specializations could include Plant Biology, Plant Production, Entomology or Microbiology.
Specialization Adviser: Professor Ajjamada Kushalappa
Raymond Building, Room 2-028b
Telephone: 514-398-7867
Required Courses (18 credits)
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ENTO 330 Insect Biology (3 credits)
Overview
Entomology : Insect structure and function, development and specialization; ecology and behavior; diversity, evolution and classification of insect orders and common families; pest management.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Boucher, Stephanie (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 lectures and one 2-hour lab
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken NRSC 330
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ENTO 352 Biocontrol of Pest Insects (3 credits)
Overview
Entomology : Modern concepts of integrated control techniques and principles of insect pest management, with emphasis on biological control (use of predators, parasites and pathogens against pest insects), population monitoring, and manipulation of environmental, behavioral and physiological factors in the pest's way of life. Physical, cultural, and genetic controls and an introduction to the use of non-toxic biochemical controls (attractants, repellents, pheromones, antimetabolites).
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Dunphy, Gary Brian; Boivin, Guy (Winter)
- Winter
- Restriction: Not open to students who have previously taken ENTO 452
- 3 lectures
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PLNT 304 Biology of Fungi (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : This course describes the various groups of fungi and explores in depth their biology and physiology, their ecological niches and the role in various ecosystems and their benefits and uses in industry and biotechnology.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Ajjamada, Kushalappa (Winter)
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
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PLNT 305 Plant Pathology (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : The theory and concepts of plant pathology, including the disease cycle, infection, symptoms, resistance, epidemiology and control. The biology and taxonomy of pathogens will be studied, including fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes. Techniques of inoculation, isolation of pathogens from diseased plants, disease diagnosis and pathogen identification will be demonstrated.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Ajjamada, Kushalappa (Fall)
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
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PLNT 353 Plant Structure and Function (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : The general anatomy and physiology of vascular plants with emphasis on the cells, tissues, organs, chemical components of plants and the physiological processes associated with their function.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Bede, Jacqueline (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 lectures and one 3-hour lab
- Prerequisites: PLNT 201 or AEBI 210 and FDSC 211 or LSCI 211
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PLNT 434 Weed Biology and Control (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : A study of the biology of undesirable vegetation as related to the principles of prevention and physical, biological, managerial and chemical control. Emphasis on the environmental impact of the different methods of weed control.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Watson, Alan K (Winter)
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
- Prerequisite: PLNT 201 or AEBI 210
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
6 credits of complementary courses selected from:
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ENTO 340 Field Entomology (3 credits)
Overview
Entomology : A field course and project about arthropod taxonomy, field methods and experimental design in entomology. Includes natural history observation, and experimental approaches to arthropod population and community ecology.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Summer
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ENTO 515 Parasitoid Behavioural Ecology (3 credits)
Overview
Entomology : The origin and diversity of parasitoid species will be presented. Aspects of behavioural ecology that pertain to host selection, optimal allocation of progeny and sex and host-parasitoid interactions are examined. The importance of these processes is discussed in a biological control perspective.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: ENTO 330 (formerly NRSC 330) or equivalent
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken NRSC 515
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PLNT 426 Plant Ecophysiology (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Investigates of the complex interactions between plants and their environment, focusing on the mechanisms underlying plant physiological processes. Plasticity of plants to their ecological environment; topics include phytoremediation, plant stress responses, plant-symbiosis and plant-insect interactions.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Bede, Jacqueline (Winter)
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PLNT 430 Plant Disease Epidemiology (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Concepts and systems approach to plant disease epidemiology. Factors influencing pathogen development in plants. Quantification of disease progress. Modeling the effect of host, pathogen and environment on the rate of disease progress. Plant disease detection methods, forecasting systems and management. Integrated disease management. Projects on modeling and comparative epidemiology.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Ajjamada, Kushalappa (Winter)
- Prerequisite(s): PLNT 305 or equivalent
- Restriction(s): Not recommended for U1 students
- Graduate students registering for PLNT 636 will attend theory classes of PLNT430 and in addition they will participate in a journal club.
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PLNT 520 Plant-Microbe Interactions (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PLNT 600.
Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2010-2011 (last updated Jan. 19, 2011) (disclaimer)