PLANT PATHOLOGY 516
| Course Objectives | Texts | Course Outline | Reading Assignments |
| Grading Policy | Options | Special Needs | Academic Integrity |
| Course Withdrawal | Incomplete Policy | Office Hours | Contact Information |
The nature, ecology and classification of the plant-parasitic nematodes. Diagnosis and control of nematode diseases of plants. Two Units.
1. To understand the morphology of nematodes as it relates to their taxonomic position and their ability to cause diseases of plants.
2. To learn the physiological functions of nematodes and their role in etiology of infections.
3. To understand the ecological factors that influence nematode populations and disease development.
4. To examine the role of nematodes in disease complexes.
5. To understand the principles of controlling nematode diseases of plants.
II. Texts: Currently there are no texts that adequately cover the contents of PP516.
III. Course Outline - 28 Lectures. One field trip (optional)
Lecture 1 Literature Projects
2 Literature Projects
3 Literature Projects
4 Literature Projects
5 Introduction - The history of nematology and the impact of nematodes.
6 Morphology and anatomy
7 Morphology and anatomy
8 Morphology and anatomy
9 The genus Meloidogyne
10 The genus Meloidogyne
11 The genus Heterodera
12 The genus Heterodera
EXAM #1
13 The genera Ditylenchus Anguina, Tylenchus
14 The genera Pratylenchus,Radopholus, Rotylenchulus
15 The foliar nematodes, Aphelenchoides spp.
16 The genera Criconemoides, Hemicycliophora, and Paratylenchus
17 Tylenchulus - The citrus nematode
18 Nematode Movement, orientation, host finding
19 Nematode distribution and population dynamics
EXAM #2
20 Nematode associations with other organisms
21 Xiphinema, Longidorus, Trichodorus
22 Nematodes - Virus relationships
23 Physical control
24 Biological and cultural control
25 Chemical control
26 Chemical control
27 Chemical control
28 Project Reports (oral)
EXAM #3
Due to the lack of an adequate text book, the instructor will provide numerous hand-outs. Students will be notified which portions of the hand-outs will be required reading.
For further information on nematodes, the Society of Nematologists, and links to other nematology programs, check the World Wide Web at: http://www.ianr.unl.edu/son/
A description of my background and research interests may by found on the Plant Pathology WWW Home Page at: http://ag.arizona.edu/PLP/plphome.html
1. 4 exams (including final).
2. Each exam will be worth 100 points (400 possible points total). Questions will be drawn from text, hand-outs and lecture.
3. Scores: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 =C, etc.
4. Total possible points = 400.
VI Options
Plant Pathology 516 was taught for many years as a 3 unit course including a three hour laboratory that concentrated on identification of plant parasitic nematodes. Students who need this experience may register for 1-3 units of PP599 (Independent Study). Students who choose this option will work in the nematology laboratory learning to identify plant parasitic nematodes. One unit will be earned for every 45 hours of laboratory work. TBA.
VII Special Needs
Students needing special accommodations or special services should contact the Learning Disabilities Program/S.A.L.T., Old Main Building, Room 117, 621-1242 and/or The Center for Disability Related Resources, Second and Cherry Streets, 621-5227. The needs for specialized services must be documented, verified by these UA units, and presented to me before the end of the second week of class. I will do everything I can to enhance your learning experience.
VIII Academic Integrity
Students are encouraged to share intellectual views and discuss freely the principles and applications of the course materials. However, graded laboratory and homework exercises must be executed independently, except as noted by the instructor. This course operates under the UA academic code as described on pages 27-30 of the UA Arizona Record 93-95 General Catalog.
Students withdrawing from this course must notify the instructor prior to nonattendance in classes and execute drop or withdrawal procedures in accordance with the UA General Catalog. Any student failing to attend class in two or more successive classes is subject to automatic withdrawal if arrangements have not been made between student and instructor.
Any incomplete grade given must be verified with a written agreement with the student which specifies the work to be done and a timetable of completion.
XI Office Hours
You are welcome to visit my office or laboratory at any time during regular University hours to discuss Plant Pathology 516.
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Michael A. McClure, Professor
Department of Plant Pathology
Office: 741G Marley
Lab: 703 Marley
Tel: 621-7161
FAX: 621-9290
EMAIL: MCCLURE@AG.ARIZONA.EDU
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Information contained in this Course Information document, other than the grade and absence/withdrawal policy, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.