Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diseases and Pest Control in Organic Agriculture
Course Code: ORT206
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to introduce the general principles and methods of plant protection in organic farming, the legal and certification aspects, , the introduction of diseases / pests in organic products and the ecological methods used for control of plant diseases and pests in organic crops

Course Content

General Principles of Plant Protection in Organic agriculture, Introduction of important diseases and pests, Control methods of plant pests and diseases in Organic agriculture.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Harun ÇİMEN
Lec. Birsen GEÇİOĞLU ERİNCİK
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the “organic agriculture” system and its basic principles,
2.To be able to identify the organic production steps other than conventional production method,
3.To be able to realize the importance of the Legislative methods such as quarantine, certification and regulations in organic culture
4.To be able to list the cultural methods in soil to prevent the soil-borne, seed-borne and foliar pathogens in organic culture,
5.To be able to list the biological control methods and products,
6.To be able to use alternative control methods instead of chemical control methods,
7.To be able to diagnose the problems of organic farming in the region and the country swiftly and correctly,
8.To be able to develop the ability of analyzing, commenting and applying the knowledge,
9.To be able to apply his theroretical knowledge to practice by working in organic producing firms as production manager,
10.To be able to develop solutions to the plant protection problems in organic farming to the international level.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çakmakçı, R., Erdoğan, Ü.,2005. Organic Agriculture. Atatürk University, İspir Hamza Polat Vocational School No: 2, ERZURUM 233s.
2.Gönen, O., Ulug E. ve Uygun F.N. 1995. Plant Protection in Ecological Agriculture. Çukurova University Faculty of Agriculture Publications. ADANA.
3.Sharma A., and Chandel R.S., 2010. Plant Protection Practices in Organic Farming. International Book Distributors, 566 p.
4.Aksoy, U. ve Altındişli, A., 1999. Ecological (Organic, Biological) Agriculture. iZMİR
5.Öncüer, 2008. Agricultural Pest Control Methods and Pesticides. ADÜ Publications.
6.T. C. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND POLICIES GENERAL DIRECTORATE, Plant Protection Technical Instruction Books (2008)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of pests and information on morphology, biology and harm
Week 1 - Practice
Examination of general pests in the laboratory
Week 2 - Theoretical
The principles and objectives of plant protection in organic agriculture
Week 2 - Practice
Examination of general pests in the laboratory, examination of insect catching equipment
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic information in the control of agricultural pests
Week 3 - Practice
Examination of general pests in the laboratory, examination of control equipment
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cultural and mechanical control of agricultural pests in organic agriculture
Week 4 - Practice
Examination of general pests in the laboratory, examination of control equipment
Week 5 - Theoretical
Physical and biotechnical control of agricultural pests in organic agriculture
Week 5 - Practice
Examination of traps types. Handing a trap
Week 6 - Theoretical
Biological control of agricultural pests in organic agriculture
Week 6 - Practice
Examination of biological control agent insects. Trap control.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Chemical control of agricultural pests in organic agriculture
Week 7 - Practice
Examination of pesticide chest
Week 8 - Theoretical
Important diseases in fruits and their control in organic agriculture (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Important diseases in fruits and their control in organic agriculture
Week 9 - Practice
Field work on cultural practices
Week 10 - Theoretical
Important diseases in fruits and their control in organic agriculture
Week 10 - Practice
Preparation of the Bordeaux mixture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Important diseases in vegetables and their control in organic agriculture
Week 11 - Practice
Field study on physical controls
Week 12 - Theoretical
Important diseases in vegetables and their control in organic agriculture
Week 12 - Practice
Biopesticides and their applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Important diseases of field crops and their control in organic agriculture
Week 13 - Practice
Chemicals in organic agriculture,
Week 14 - Theoretical
Important diseases of field crops and their control in organic agriculture
Week 14 - Practice
Application of solarization
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026