AGH 253 - Insects and Diseases

1. Examine major arthropod pest infestations of horticultural plants.
   1. Relate symptoms to a specific arthropod pest.
   2. Differentiate between signs of arthropod pests.
2. Diagnose major fungal pathogens of horticultural plants.
   1. Correlate symptoms to a specific fungal pathogen.
   2. Differentiate between signs of specific fungal pathogens.
3. Classify major bacterial pathogens of horticultural plants.
   1. Associate symptoms to a specific bacterial pathogen.
   2. Distinguish between signs of specific bacterial pathogens.
4. Describe major viruses that infect horticultural plants.
   1. Outline key vectors for virus transmission.
   2. Identify major groups of plant viruses.
   3. Correlate symptoms to a group of viruses.
5. Characterize major nematode pests of horticultural plants.
   1. Differentiate between predator and parasitic nematodes.
   2. Correlate signs and symptoms to specific nematode pests.
6. Analyze plant diseases
   1. Differentiate between biotic and abiotic plant diseases.
   2. Determine when infestations cause economic damage.
7. Illustrate the lifecycles of the groups of major horticultural pests.
   1. Differentiate between complete and incomplete metamorphosis.
   2. Examine the complex life cycle of major fungal pathogens.
   3. Distinguish bacterial life cycles from fungal lifecycles.
   4. Summarize nematode life cycles.
8. Apply the concept of the disease triangle.
   1. Outline ways to disrupt the disease triangle.
   2. Calculate growing degree days.
   3. Apply basic concepts of pest prediction models.
   4. Determine the impact of various cultural practices on pest infections.
9. Summarize basic knowledge of pest control products.
   1. Explain the concept of resistance groups.
   2. Discriminate between different physical modes of action.
   3. Outline the potential use of biological control.