The course is conducted in English。、 Ying Yeh、 WEI-CHIANG SHEN、 HSIN-HUNG YEH、 ARIYAWANSA, HIRAN ANJANA合授

Plant diseases are major constraints to the world agricultural production. A comprehensive knowledge about plant diseases in tropical and subtropical areas caused by diverse pathogenic microorganisms are introduced. Pathogens modulate host cells to enable their growth and dissemination. Plants require a broad range of defense mechanisms to effectively combat invasion by microbial pathogens. Current knowledge on plant responses to pathogen attack and the mode of attack are introduced for a better understanding of plant-pathogen interactions and efficient strategies to combat plant pathogens.

To learn the biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology and ecology of plant diseases and the causal agents, and the plant disease management strategies are the aims of this course.

Attending lectures, not missing important information, thinking more clearly about course topics, and being better prepared for the exams. Writing report on the lectures and the assigned reading to reinforce the learning outcome.