Course Description
This course on plant pathology in almond orchards provides a comprehensive overview of the factors contributing to disease outbreaks and management strategies. The primary learning objectives include understanding the disease triangle, identifying various almond diseases (such as canker diseases, Ganoderma, Silver Leaf, Phytophthora, and others), and learning about the environmental and agricultural practices that exacerbate disease spread. The course also emphasizes the importance of timely disease management, including the use of fungicides and proper irrigation practices. Key topics also include the effects of climate change on disease emergence and the need for careful monitoring and resistance detection in bacterial populations.
Course Objectives:
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the principles of plant pathology, including the disease triangle and factors influencing disease outbreaks in almond orchards.
- Identify common almond diseases, such as canker diseases, Phytophthora, and red leaf blotch, and their connection to environmental factors and agricultural practices.
- Learn effective disease management strategies, including fungicide application, water management, and timing of treatments.
- Explore the role of climate change and flooding in disease emergence and the impact of bacterial resistance on disease control.
- Understand the importance of monitoring disease resistance and ongoing research to prevent and manage almond tree diseases.