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AGST 3900 - Integrated Pest Management

(4 Units)
Introduction to the theory, principles, and practice of integrated pest management systems in major agronomic and horticultural crops.  Analysis of ecological patterns and mechanisms of agro-ecosystems with emphasis on biodiversity linkages between plant, weeds, pests, and diseases.  Course will include:  identification and symptoms of plant pest;  intraguild predation;  modes of pesticide action;  pesticide resistance;  plant induced resistance mechanisms; effective and safe use of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other crop protection chemicals.

Prerequisites: BIOL 1050, BIOL 1150, and ENTO 3000; or consent of instructor.

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; activity, 1 hour


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