Microbiology, Fungi and Plant Pathology

Paper Code: 
BOT 124
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objective of the course is to provide an insight into the basic life processes of fungi and their disease causing ability along with their economic implications

Unit I: 
Microbiology

 Important landmarks in the history of  microbiology, general account, growth, ultrastructure, reproduction and nutrition of Bacteria and Virus and their economic importance.

Phytoplasma: General characters and role in plant diseases.

Contributors: Eminent scientists with their contribution in the field of microbiology, mycology and plant pathology- Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Koch, Butler, K.C. Mehta, Blackeslee .

 

Unit II: 
Fungi I

 General characters of Fungi, cell ultra structure, unicellular and multicellular organization, cell wall composition, nutrition (saprotrophic, biotrophic, symbiotic), reproduction (vegetative, asexual, sexual), heterothallism, heterokaryosis, parasexuality, recent trends in classification, fungi in industry, medicine and food, fungi as biocontrol agents.

 

Unit III: 
Fungi II

 General characters, classification, economic importance and life history of-

Mastigomycotina, Zygomycotina, Ascomycotina, Basidiomycotina, Deuteromycotina with special reference to Sclerospora, Pilobolus, -Morchella, Peziza,  Ustilago, Puccinia and Cercospora.

 

Unit IV: 
Plant Pathology I

 History and scope of plant pathology, general account of diseases caused by plant pathogens, pathogen attack and defense mechanisms: physical,  biochemical and molecular aspects, plant disease management: chemical and biological, IPM systems.

Symptomatology, identification, causal organism, disease cycle and control of following plant diseases-

Viral diseases: Tobacco mosaic.

Phytoplasma diseases: Little leaf of brinjal

Nematode diseases: Root knot of vegetables                                                                                                                                                            

Unit V: 
Plant Pathology II

Symptomatology, identification, causal organism, disease cycle and control of following plant diseases-

Fungal diseases: Wheat (Rust, Smut, Bunt), Bajra (Green ear, Ergot); Paddy (Paddy blast), Cotton (Wilt), Grapes (Downy and Powdery mildew)

Bacterial diseases: Wheat (Tundu), Sesamum phyllode

                                                                                                           

Essential Readings: 
  • Agrios, GN. 1997. Plant Pathology. Academic Press, London.
  • Albajes, R; Gullino, ML; Van Lanteren, JC and Elad, Y. 2000. Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Greenhouse Crops. Kluwer Academic Publishers.
  • Alexopoulous, CJ; Mims,CW and Blackwel, M. 1996. Introductory Mycology. John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  • Bilgrami, Physiology of Fungi.
  • Bridge, P; Moore, DR and Scott, PR. 1998. Information Technology, Plant Pathology and Biodiversity. CAB International, U.K.
  • Chupp,. Manual of Vegetable Plant Diseases. Discovery: Delhi.
  • Deacon, Jim. Fungal Biology.
  • Dube, HC. 1990. An Introduction to Fungi. Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Delhi.
  • Duggar. Fungal Diseases of Plants
  • Gupta, GP.Textbook of Plant Diseases..
  • Horsfall, JCand Diamond, AE. Plant Pathology Vol. 1, 2&3. Academic Press, New York; London.
  • Kaushik,Pand Dhiman, AK. 2000. Medicinal Plants and Raw Drugs of India. Bishan Singh Mohinder Pal, New Connaught Place, Dehra Dun
  • Kaushik, P. 1988. Indigenous Medicinal PlantsIncluding Microbes and Fungi.Today and Tommorow’s, New Delhi
  • Kaushik,P. 2004. Introductory Microbiology. Emkay Publication, Delhi.
  • Kaushik, P. 2007. Microbiology: Questions and Answers. S. Chand & Co., New Delhi
  • Mehrotra, RS. Plant Pathology. Tata McGraw Hill
  • Narayanswamy, P. Micribial Plant Pathogens and Crop Disease Management. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
  • Pathak, VN.Fundamentals of Plant Pathology.
  • Rangaswamy, G and Mahadevan, A. 1999. Diseases of crop plants in India (4th edition). Prentice Hall of India Pvt., New Delhi.
  • Roberts. Fundamentals of Plant Pathology.
  • Sharma, PD. 1991. The Fungi. Rastogi & Co., Meerut.
  • Singh, RS. An Introduction to Principles of Plant Pathology.
  • Singh, RS. Diseases of Fruit Crops.
  • Trivedi, PC. 1998. Nematode diseases in Plants. CBS Publisher and Distributor, New Delhi.
  • Vasishtha, PC. Fungi.
  • Webster, J. 1985. Introduction to Fungi. Cambridge University Press.

 

 

References: 
  • Santra, SC and Chatterjee. 2005. College Botany Practical Vol. I. New Central Book Agency (P) Ltd.,Calcutta.
  • Santra, SC. 2005. College Botany Practical Vol. II. New Central Book Agency (P) Ltd.
Academic Year: 
2017-2018
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