Information Package / Course Catalogue
Use of Fungi in Biological Control
Course Code: ZBY519
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Objective of the course is to make students aware of use of fungi for biological control

Course Content

History of fungal biological control, the penetration and infection mecanisms of fungi, development and applications of fungal biopreparations, mass production of fungi, commercialization and patenting

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Able to learn the historical development of fungal biological control
2.Able to learn the general principles of biological control using fungi
3.Able to learn comprehension on importance of biological control by using fungi
4.Able to learn production methods of useful fungal metabolites
5.Able to learn about recent advances in fungi
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Butt, T. M., Jackson, C., Magan, N., 2001. Fungi as biocontrol agents: progress problems and potential. CABI Publishing.
2.Burges, H.D., 1998.Formulation of Microbial Biopesticides: Beneficial microorganisms, nematodes and seed treatments. Kluwer Academic Publishers
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Some basic concepts in biological control. A: Rules need to be considered in the laboratory, Presentation of laboratory instruments and equipment, purpose and use
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Relationship with the natural balance and biological control , and ecological interpretation of biological control. A: Microscope and use
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to the mode of actions for biological controls. A: Some definitions and concepts, preparations of solutions
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Use of fungi as plant disease biological control agents. A: Sterilisation methods
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Use of Hyphomycetous fungi for managing insect pests. A: Culture media of fungi and preparation of specific media
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Biology, ecology and pest management potential of entomophthorales. A: Preparation for in vitro tests
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Use of Pochonia chlamydosporia for the biological control of root-knot nematodes. A: Evaluation of the antagonistic activity of fungi
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Use of nematod trapping fungi for the biological control of root-knot nematodes. A: Dual culture assays
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Fungal biocontrol agents of weeds. A: Preparation of culture filtrates
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Production and formulation of fungal biocontrol agents. A: Preparation of culture filtrates
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
The spray application of mycopesticide formulations. A: Nonvolatile metabolite assays
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Toxic metabolites of fungal biocontrol agents. A: Nonvolatile metabolite assays
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Use of mycopesticide formulations in Turkey. A: Volatile metabolite assays
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Fungal biological control agents - appraisal and recommendations, A: Volatile metabolite assays
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Lecture - Practice143270
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
3
5
OÇ-4
4
4
5
3
4
OÇ-5
4
3
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026