Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mushroom Diseases and Pests
Course Code: BKR213
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students are required, as part of the course "İMEU201 – Workplace Vocational Training" (30 ECTS) offered in the fourth semester, to undertake and successfully complete workplace vocational training for a minimum of 70 working days at enterprises designated in accordance with the provisions of the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Directive on Workplace Vocational Training.
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to identify and control fungal diseases and their pests.

Course Content

Identification and control methods of fungal diseases and pests.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learn the source of mushroom diseases and ways of transmission.
2.Know fungal, bacterial and viral factors in the mantle and pest species in the mantle
3.Know the biology of pest species in the mushroom
4.Know the harmful types of pest species
5.Learn how to control fungal diseases and pests
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Course notes of lecturer
2.Presentations and Lecture Notes Compiled From Different Sources
3.Bora, T., S. Toros ve H. Özaktan, 1996. Kültür Mantarı hastalıkları, Zararlıları ve Savaşımı. 138 s,
4.Öncüer, C., 1991. Tarımsal Zararlılarla Savaş Yöntemleri ve İlaçları. E. Ü. Ziraat Fak. Yay.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Mushroom cultivation and compost preparation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Main problems encountered in cultivated mushroom cultivation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fungal diseases, factors, manifestations, ways of spreading and methods of control in cultured mushroom
Week 4 - Theoretical
Fungal diseases, factors, manifestations, ways of spreading and methods of control in cultured mushroom
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fungal diseases, factors, manifestations, ways of spreading and methods of control in cultured mushroom
Week 6 - Theoretical
Viral diseases, factors, manifestations, ways of spreading and methods of struggle in culture fungi
Week 7 - Theoretical
Physiological disorders in culture fungi and their causes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Measures to be taken against diseases and hygiene
Week 9 - Theoretical
Insects seen in culture mushrooms, damage patterns and methods of fighting
Week 10 - Theoretical
Insects seen in culture mushrooms, damage patterns and methods of fighting
Week 11 - Theoretical
Red spiders in culture mushrooms, damage patterns and control methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nematodes, damage patterns and control methods in culture mushrooms
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mechanical control, physical control, biological control, biotechnical control, integrated pest control
Week 14 - Theoretical
Applications to be made against diseases and pests during the mushroom preparation phase, drugs to be used
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1213
Quiz1213
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-2
4
4
3
3
3
2
OÇ-3
3
3
4
2
2
OÇ-4
4
4
3
3
1
3
OÇ-5
5
3
3
3
1
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026