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Theory: 0
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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Importance of vectors in plant protection
2.Basic information in terms of epidemiology of diseases vectored by insects
3.Transmission mechanisms of plant diseases
4.Relationships among plant-vectors and diseases and its importance in epidemiology
5.Importance of vectors in plant disease control
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Carter, W., 1962. Insect in Relation to Plant Disease. Interscience Publishers, New York, 705 pp.
2.Maramorosch, K. And Kaprowski, H., 1967. Methods in Virology. Academic Pres, New York, 570 pp.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and basic information on the transmission of the plant diseases by arthropods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Transmission of bacterial and fungal plant diseases by arthropod vectors
Week 3 - Theoretical
Transmission of plant virus diseases
Week 4 - Theoretical
Type of mouth parts of vectors and its importance in disease transmission
Week 5 - Theoretical
Feeding behaviour of vectors and importance of specification of feeding on plant tissues in terms of plant disease epidemiology
Week 6 - Theoretical
Vector insects and mode of transmission of the plant diseases (Aphididae)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Vector insects and mode of transmission of the plant diseases (Cicadellidae)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Vector insects and mode of transmission of the plant diseases (Miridae, Aleyrodidae, Coccoidea, Orthoptera, Coleoptera, Thysanoptera)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Vector insects and mode of transmission of the plant diseases (Miridae, Aleyrodidae, Coccoidea, Orthoptera, Coleoptera, Thysanoptera)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Vector acari and mode of transmission of the plant diseases (Acarina)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Effects of the plant diseases on the vectors
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ecological evaluation in the transmission of plant diseases
Week 13 - Theoretical
Control methods of vectors and importance in terms of the plant disease transmission
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Term Project143270
Midterm Examination128230
Final Examination128230
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
2
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OÇ-2
2
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2
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2
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2
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026