Plant pathology

Phytopathology - training of highly qualified specialists with scientific and practical knowledge for in-depth study of plant diseases, their detection (diagnosis), analysis, understanding of the mechanisms of their spread and effective control. The study of phytopathogens involves the study of the biology and classification of viruses, fungi, bacteria and other pathogens. Disease detection and diagnosis - development of methods to detect plant diseases using microscopic, serological and molecular methods under laboratory and field conditions. Conducting scientific research - developing and implementing new strategies to control plant diseases. Graduates of this programme are prepared to become leaders in plant protection, phytosanitary control and scientific research. They work in research institutes, agricultural laboratories, phytosanitary services, companies producing biological control agents and in educational institutions.

General information

Faculty of plant protection, agrochemistry and soil science

Plant pathology

Referral code

70810503
Duration of training

2 years
State accreditation

Available
Professional and public accreditation

Available
The form of education

Full-time education
Education level

Master's degree
International accreditation

Unavailable

Key disciplines

Research Methodology
Methods of teaching special subjects
Research methods in phytopathology
Detection and control of infectious plant diseases
Morphology, systematics and physiology of microorganisms
Diagnosis of plant diseases
Methods of combating diseases of grain and legume crops
Predicting the development and spread of plant diseases
Diseases of fruit and vegetable products during storage
Methods of combating diseases of protected area crops
Methods of combating diseases of technical and oilseed crops
Methods of combating diseases of medicinal and ornamental plants