BOT 836
Physiology of Parasitism
3
Course Description
The study of parasitism and pathogenicity.
Course Outline
The study of parasitism and pathogenicity; Entry of pathogens into plants and mechanism of attack; Mechanical forces exerted by pathogens of host tissue; The study of chemical weapons of pathogens enzymes; toxins and growth regulating enzymes; Ethylene and its role; Mechanisms of defense; Applications in wood preservation