The course provides the students with the basic concept and knowledge on identification of plant pathogens,
introduction to and importance of plant diseases, the nature of disease-causing agents such as fungi, bacteria,
viruses and viroids, nematodes, and other abiotic factors as well as the principle involved in plant-pathogen
interactions, environmental effects on the development of infectious plant diseases and the general principles
of plant disease management. The course will offer a comprehensive understanding of plant diseases and
their implications for global sustainability which will emphasize the critical role of plant health in achieving a
more equitable, resilient, and environmentally responsible world for men and women.