Plant Pathology

  1. Integrated Disease Management
    1. Concept and Philosophy of IDM
      1. Definition of IDM
        1. Principles of Integration
          1. Benefits of IDM
          2. Components of an IDM Program
            1. Cultural Control
              1. Sanitation
                1. Crop Rotation
                  1. Tillage Practices
                    1. Water Management
                      1. Plant Spacing and Density
                      2. Biological Control
                        1. Use of Antagonistic Microorganisms
                          1. Suppressive Soils
                            1. Conservation of Natural Enemies
                            2. Chemical Control
                              1. Fungicides
                                1. Bactericides
                                  1. Nematicides
                                    1. Modes of Action
                                      1. Systemic vs. Protectant Chemicals
                                        1. Fungicide Resistance Management
                                          1. Safe and Judicious Use of Chemicals
                                          2. Host-Plant Resistance
                                            1. Deployment of Resistant Varieties
                                              1. Resistance Management Strategies
                                            2. Economic Thresholds and Decision Making
                                              1. Cost-Benefit Analysis
                                                1. Threshold Levels for Action
                                                  1. Decision Support Tools
                                                    1. Monitoring and Record Keeping

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                                                  1. Introduction to Plant Pathology