Molecular biobased approaches for plant protection
A.A. 2022/2023
Obiettivi formativi
Challenges to agricultural production and plant health include climate change, novel pathogen emergence, contamination with toxins and pesticides.
Molecular knowledge is speeding up biobased innovation in agriculture opening novel market niches. Major technical advances are revolutionizing the ability to understand the processes of microbe interactions and pathogens adaptation in agricultural systems, leading to novel products for plant protection.
The objective of the course is to elucidate how molecular information on biological processes and interactions occurring in the agricultural environment can lead the development of biobased approaches for agriculture.
Molecular knowledge is speeding up biobased innovation in agriculture opening novel market niches. Major technical advances are revolutionizing the ability to understand the processes of microbe interactions and pathogens adaptation in agricultural systems, leading to novel products for plant protection.
The objective of the course is to elucidate how molecular information on biological processes and interactions occurring in the agricultural environment can lead the development of biobased approaches for agriculture.
Risultati apprendimento attesi
The students will learn how to select and apply molecular methodologies to be used for improving agricultural production and plant health and quality as well as how to extrapolate key information from scientific papers on these subjects.
It is expected that at the end of the course the students will be able to design theoretically a research plan focused on developing bio-based approaches to solve issues related to challenges in agricultural production based on the molecular background acquired.
It is expected that at the end of the course the students will be able to design theoretically a research plan focused on developing bio-based approaches to solve issues related to challenges in agricultural production based on the molecular background acquired.
Periodo: Primo semestre
Modalità di valutazione: Esame
Giudizio di valutazione: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Corso singolo
Questo insegnamento non può essere seguito come corso singolo. Puoi trovare gli insegnamenti disponibili consultando il catalogo corsi singoli.
Programma e organizzazione didattica
Edizione unica
Responsabile
Periodo
Primo semestre
Programma
Biobased products are becoming part of the portfolio of tools for agricultural production. Combining environmental, quality and productivity challenges in agriculture requires innovative products and approaches. Deciphering the molecular mechanisms of microbe interactions as well as plant microbe interactions are pivotal for the development of novel tools in agriculture and plant health that take in consideration productivity, quality of the production and the environmental challenges associated.
Mechanisms involved in the plant pathogen interaction and in biocontrol strategies are fundamental for guiding the development of novel, safe and effective biobased products. Understanding how interactions between microorganisms influence plant productivity and the agricultural ecosystem is the core of the course.
The goal of the course is to acquire biotechnological and laboratory skills useful to understand, plan, and carry out research aimed at deciphering the molecular mechanisms occurring in agricultural ecosystems. The course will focus on brand new research approaches and the related technologies required for addressing this question. Perspectives for industrial development of informed biobased products will be also discussed.
The course will address the following topics from a molecular perspective
- Open questions in plant health
- Recognition and sensing (factors determining recognition of the environment (host, microbes,..))
- Change, change, change (plasticity, genomes and stresses)
- The role of external molecules (xenobiotics and biocides)
- Communication (among cells) and the role of secondary metabolisms
Mechanisms involved in the plant pathogen interaction and in biocontrol strategies are fundamental for guiding the development of novel, safe and effective biobased products. Understanding how interactions between microorganisms influence plant productivity and the agricultural ecosystem is the core of the course.
The goal of the course is to acquire biotechnological and laboratory skills useful to understand, plan, and carry out research aimed at deciphering the molecular mechanisms occurring in agricultural ecosystems. The course will focus on brand new research approaches and the related technologies required for addressing this question. Perspectives for industrial development of informed biobased products will be also discussed.
The course will address the following topics from a molecular perspective
- Open questions in plant health
- Recognition and sensing (factors determining recognition of the environment (host, microbes,..))
- Change, change, change (plasticity, genomes and stresses)
- The role of external molecules (xenobiotics and biocides)
- Communication (among cells) and the role of secondary metabolisms
Prerequisiti
Knowledge of cell biology, plant pathology, genetics and microbiology are important prerequisites.
In particular cell structure, mechanisms of cell replication, mechanisms of pathogenicity on plants and classical microbiological knowledge are important prerequisites. Future students are welcome to contact the teacher to obtain indications about texts and bibliographic references that can be studied to fill possible knowledge gaps.
In particular cell structure, mechanisms of cell replication, mechanisms of pathogenicity on plants and classical microbiological knowledge are important prerequisites. Future students are welcome to contact the teacher to obtain indications about texts and bibliographic references that can be studied to fill possible knowledge gaps.
Metodi didattici
The material for the course includes slides used during the lessons and scientific articles that serves as reference for the theory of the discipline. Articles and slides are available on Ariel platform (https://mpasqualimpp.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx#collapse_teachingcode_G64-19__21__1)
Materiale di riferimento
The material for the course includes slides used during the lessons and scientific articles that serves as reference for the theory of the discipline. Articles and slides are available on Ariel platform (https://mpasqualimpp.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx#collapse_teachingcode_G64-19__21__1)
Modalità di verifica dell’apprendimento e criteri di valutazione
Two exam modalities are possible.
The first type is composed of two parts:
1) a written test which includes approximately 10-15 multiple selection questions for a maximum time of 10 minutes based on the theoretical lessons
2) an oral question aimed to verify the ability of the student to reflect and elaborate on the possible experimental path that can be followed to address specific research questions within the discipline.
The length of the overall exam does not exceed the 20 minutes.
The student should therefore show the comprehension of the main theoretical aspects of the discipline and the ability to design experimental path in order to address a scientific question within the discipline.
The second option for the final exam can be selected (optionally) by the students participating to all the laboratory activities. In this case the exam is a written critical summary of the work carried out during the course with the modalities presented during the laboratory activities. The report will be judged for its comprehensiveness and for the precision and quality of data reporting.
Specific procedures for students with disabilities or specific learning disabilities (DSA) will be applied also for telematic exams. Here the complete information:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-disabilities
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-specific-learning-disabilities-sld
In case you need specific procedures, please inform the teacher by mail at least 10 days before the exam, including in the addresses [email protected] or [email protected].
The first type is composed of two parts:
1) a written test which includes approximately 10-15 multiple selection questions for a maximum time of 10 minutes based on the theoretical lessons
2) an oral question aimed to verify the ability of the student to reflect and elaborate on the possible experimental path that can be followed to address specific research questions within the discipline.
The length of the overall exam does not exceed the 20 minutes.
The student should therefore show the comprehension of the main theoretical aspects of the discipline and the ability to design experimental path in order to address a scientific question within the discipline.
The second option for the final exam can be selected (optionally) by the students participating to all the laboratory activities. In this case the exam is a written critical summary of the work carried out during the course with the modalities presented during the laboratory activities. The report will be judged for its comprehensiveness and for the precision and quality of data reporting.
Specific procedures for students with disabilities or specific learning disabilities (DSA) will be applied also for telematic exams. Here the complete information:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-disabilities
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-specific-learning-disabilities-sld
In case you need specific procedures, please inform the teacher by mail at least 10 days before the exam, including in the addresses [email protected] or [email protected].
AGR/12 - PATOLOGIA VEGETALE - CFU: 4
Laboratori: 32 ore
Lezioni: 16 ore
Lezioni: 16 ore
Docenti:
Kunova Andrea, Pasquali Matias
Docente/i
Ricevimento:
Su appuntamento
Ufficio R056, palazzina A21030, Via Celoria 2
Ricevimento:
su appuntamento
R056 (via celoria 2)