PLPPM 5200

PLPPM 5200

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

Provide undergraduate and graduate students a comprehensive examination of the biology and management of the major pests of grapevines, with an emphasis on viticulture in the eastern U.S. Where appropriate, this will include review of basic management principles as they apply to grape pests. Our emphasis will be on providing practical knowledge that will help prepare students for the real world of viticulture, within a scientific framework.

When Offered Fall.

Comments Offered in odd-numbered years only.

Outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the biology and impact of the major grape pests, including knowledge of life-cycle, phenology, symptoms in the field, impact on the crop, and techniques for monitoring or forecasting.
  • Effectively describe the pluses and minuses of different management options for their control, including chemical, biological, and cultural approaches.
  • Demonstrate integration of control tactics within and across the different types of pest.

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Syllabi:
  • 18844 PLPPM 5200   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person