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48 - AFLC - Agriculture, Fishery and Livestock

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AFLC 110 - Pest and Disease Control

Code	Start Date	Duration	Venue
AFLC 110	24 April 2023	5 Days	Istanbul	Registration Form Link
AFLC 110	19 June 2023	5 Days	Istanbul	Registration Form Link
AFLC 110	14 August 2023	5 Days	Istanbul	Registration Form Link
AFLC 110	09 October 2023	5 Days	Istanbul	Registration Form Link
AFLC 110	04 December 2023	5 Days	Istanbul	Registration Form Link

 

Course Description

Entomology and plant disease control is a basic course for plant science majors. It provides the basic understanding of insects and diseases that attack ornamental plant materials and turf grasses. Details of the nature and structure of insects, effects of insect destruction and insect classification are major components. Plant diseases, weed identification and respective controls are also discussed as they apply to trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, roses and turf.

Course Objectives

• Acquiring the skills necessary for diagnosis of plant problems
• Distinguishing between normal coloration changes, damage and pest problems
• Identifying common cultural and site problems that cause plant stress
• Identifying the common insect pests of landscape plants in Maryland
• Distinguishing between insect pests by the damage they cause
• Identifying the common pathogens that cause plant diseases of landscape plants
• Using plant symptoms as clues to the identity of the possible pathogens on plants
• Applying integrated pest management strategies for insect and disease problems

Who Should Attend?

• Farmers
• Ranchers
• Agricultural managers