Lichens, Fungi and Plant Pathology

Paper Code: 
BOT 102
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objective:

This course will enable the students to-

1.To impart knowledge about the classification, characteristics and ultra-structure of Lichens and Fungi

2. To acquaint students with a wide spectrum of plant disease, cause, symptom and control measures

3.To develop knowledge about organisms and causal factor responsible for plant diseases & methods of studying plant diseases

Course Outcomes (COs):

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BOT 102

Lichens, Fungi and Plant Pathology

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO6:   Learn about the structure, pigmentation, food reserves and methods of reproduction of Fungi

CO7:  Know about nutritional and medicinal value of edible mushrooms & Poisonous mushrooms

CO8:  Learn about the Cultivation techniques of mushroom

CO9:  Develop understanding on the concept of microbial nutrition, their reproduction/ recombination

CO10: Classify Lichens based on their characteristics and structures and study their economic importance specially in the context of ecology

CO11: Develop critical understanding of plant diseases

CO12:  Examine the general characteristics of bacteria.

Class lectures

Seminars

Tutorials

Group discussions and Workshops

Question

Class test, Semester end examination, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Fungi I

Fungi I: General characters, classification, occurrence and distribution, ultrastructure of fungal cell and cell wall, modes of nutrition, reproduction and types of fruiting bodies, parasexual cycle, heterothallism.

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Plant Pathology I

Plant Pathology I: History and scope of plant pathology, general account of diseases caused by plant pathogens, significance of plant diseases, pathogen attack and defense mechanisms

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Fungi II

Fungi II: General characters, classification and economic importance, life history of–Mastigomycotina- Sclerospora; Zygomycotina-Rhizopus; Ascomycotina- Saccharomyces, Aspergillus; Basidiomycotina- Puccinia, Ustilago; Deuteromycotina- Alternaria                                                               

9.00
Unit IV: 
Plant Pathology II

Plant Pathology II: Symptomatology, causal organism, disease cycle and control of the following plant diseases: Tobacco mosaic virus, bhindi yellow mosaic, little leaf of brinjal, citrus canker, white rust of crucifers, green ear disease of bajra, late blight of potato, rust and smut of wheat.  

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Lichens

Lichens: General characters, structure, reproduction, economic importance, role of lichens as pollution indicators and in ecological succession.

Phytoplasma: General characters, structure, reproduction and economic importance.

Fungi: Role of fungi in medicine and human welfare, poisonous fungi, cultivation of mushrooms and their nutritional benefits.

                  

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Essential Readings: 
  • Narayanswamy, P (2016).  Microbial Plant Pathogens and Crop Disease Management. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
  •  Khatri, P. (2015). Fundamentals of Plant Pathology. Agrobios. Jodhpur.
  • Mehrota, R. S., Aneja, K. R. (2015). An Introduction to Mycology. India: New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers.
  • Vashishta B.R., Sinha A.K. & Kumar S. (2020). Botany for Degree Students: Fungi Adarsh. S.Chand and Company, New Delhi.
  • Pandey, B.P. (2020). Botany for Degree Students: Biodiversity. S.Chand and Company, New Delhi.
  • Singh, R.S. (2017). Introduction to Principles of Plant Pathology. . CBS Publishers & Distributors
  • Dube, H. C. (2013). An Introduction to Fungi, 4th Ed.. India: Scientific Publisher Ind.
  • Mehrotra R.S and Aggarwal A. (2013). Fundamentals of Plant Pathology.  Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
  • Dube, H.C. (2016). Modern Plant Pathology. Agrobios India
  •  Bilgrami, K. S., Verma, R. N. (1981). Physiology of Fungi. India: Vikas Publishing House Pvt Limited.
  • Sharma, P. D. (2017). Plant Pathology: A Text Book for University Students with Colored Plates. India: Rastogi Publications.
  • Trivedi, P.C. (2002). Plant Disease Management. Aaviskaar Publishers.

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Webster, J., Weber, R., Weber, R. W. S. (2007). Introduction to fungi. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
  • Horst, R. K. (2013). Field Manual of Diseases on Fruits and Vegetables. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Ciancio, A. & Mukerji, K.G. (2007). General Concepts in Integrated Pest and Disease Management. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Alexopoulos C.J., Mims, C.W., Blackwell, M. (2000).  Introductory Mycology. National Book Foundation (U.S)
  • Horst, R. K. (2013). Field Manual of Diseases on Fruits and Vegetables. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sharma M., Gupta S.K. (2014). Approaches and Trends in Plant Disease Management. Scientific Publisher.
  • Agrios, G. N. (2009). Plant pathology. Amsterdam: Elsevier Acad. Press.
  • Sharma, O. (1989). Textbook of Fungi. India: Tata McGraw-Hill.

e-Resources:

Journals:

  • Fungal Plant Pathogenesis Academic (Open Publishing House)
  • Journals of Plant Pathology (Springer)
  • Fungal Biology (Elsevier)
  • Journals of Fungi (Academic Open Publishing House)

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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