308037 (v.2) Grapevine Pests and Diseases 501

Area:	Department of Agribusiness
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline.
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Provides students with a definition of pests and diseases. Introduction to pests and diseases in viticulture - basic structure, function, life cycle and damage caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects in the vineyard. Weed pests and their control. Integrated pest management. Monitoring for pest occurrence in relation to vine phenology and weather events. Control options including cultural, biological and chemical controls. Vineyard record keeping including monitoring and spray records. Other assorted vine disorders.
To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement.
Field of Education:	050301 Horticulture
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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