Plant Pathogen Vectors (36-28-536)
2 Cr.
Introduction, vector-plant-pathogen interactions, insect vectors and their role in plant pathogens transmission, mechanism of plant pathogens transmission by insects, ecology, mouth parts, alimentary tract and salivary system of insect vectors with emphasis on aphids and hoppers. Fungi, nematodes and parasitic higher plants and their roles in transmission of plant pathogens.