Plant Pathology Applied to Ornamental Plants and Turfgrass

The course aims to develop the knowledge on the main diseases of ornamental species in nurseries, greenhouses, urban environments and turfgrass and the diagnostic approaches for their diagnosis. Some case studies will be treated to understand the ways in which the pathogens attack plants, the alterations, the damage caused, how they are diagnosed and the general principles for setting the appropriate methods of prevention and control.

Recognize the causes that can damage ornamental plants, assess their incidence, propose prevention, and control criteria in the various fields of study, respecting human health and the environment.