Dr. Md. Ismail Hossain Mian, Professor

Dr. Md. Abdul Mannan Akanda, Professor;

Dr. Md. Khorshed Alam Bhuiyan,, Professor & head;

Md. Abu Ashraf Khan, Assistant Professor;

Dr. Ajoy Kundu, Assistant Professor.

Adjunct Faculty:

Dr. Md. Bahadur Meah, Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology, BAU;

Dr. Md. Lutfur Rahman, SSO, Plant Pathology Div. BARI;

Dr. M. A. Taher Mia, PSO, Plant Pathology Div., BRRI.

Research Supervisor:

Dr. M. A. Bari, CSO, Plant Pathology Div., BARI;

Dr. M. A. Bakr, PSO, Plant Pathology Div., BARI;

Dr. Md. Lutfur Rahman, SSO, Plant Pathology Div. BARI;

Dr. Md. Rustom Ali, SSO, Plant Pathology Div., BARI;

Dr. M. A. Taher Mia, PSO, Plant Pathology Div., BRRI.

PLP 501 Method in Plant Pathology (3 cr):

The course introduces the students to advanced techniques and methods in the field of plant pathology. Laboratory sessions illustrate the topics included in the course.

PLP 502 Epidemiology and Plant Disease Control (3 cr):

Consideration of fundamental concepts and principles of epidemiology as they apply to modern strategies of plant disease control. Study of principles of plant disease control. Special consideration is give to evaluation of current techniques for control of plant diseases caused by various pathogens in integrated crop protection systems. A term paper will be required to integrate concepts and principles of disease. Laboratory sessions illustrate some topics about disease control and fungicidal screening.

PLP 503 Plant Pathogenesis (3 cr):

Infection processes and alterations in host physiology are considered. The structural and biochemical nature of weapons utilized by pathogens in pathogenic attack and the defense mechanisms employed by the hosts in resisting attack of pathogens are studied.

PLP 505 Genetics of Plant Pathogens and Disease Resistance (3 cr):

Studies of the genetics and variability of fungus, bacteria, nematodes and viruses; genetics and molecular basis of host-parasite interaction. Introduction to types of plant resistance to pathogens and breeding disease resistant crop varieties.

PLP 506 Seed pathology (3 cr):

A study of seed-borne diseases and their etiology, epidemiology and control. Field observation and collection are also required. Laboratory sessions deal with methods in seed pathology.

PLP 507 Soil-borne Diseases (3 cr):

Study of soil fungi in relation to plant diseases. Etiology, epidemiology and control of soil-borne diseases will be included. Field observation and collection are also required. Methods of studying soil fungi are illustrated in lab exercises.

PLP 511 Introduction to Mycology (3 cr):

The students are introduced to morphology, anatomy, reproduction, physiology, life cycle and taxonomy of fungi. Laboratory sessions will emphasize on the topics studied. Field observation and collection are also required.

PLP 521 Nematology (3 cr):

A study of the morphology, anatomy, biology and taxonomy of plant parasitic nematodes with emphasis on the identification of important plant parasitic genera. Introduction to diseases caused by the parasite. Laboratory exercises include extraction and identification of nematodes and study of diseased specimens. Field observation and collection of specimens are also required.

PLP 531 Plant Virology (3 Cr):

A Study of plant viruses in relation to viral structure and function. Areas covered include infection, replication, transmission and movement. Plant diseases caused by viruses and MLOs are studied. Laboratory exercises introduce students to important techniques in plant virology. Field observation and collection are also required.

PLP 541 Plant Bacteriology (3 Cr):

A study of morphology and fine structure, biology, metabolism, modification, mutation, genetics and taxonomy of bacteria with special emphasis on plant pathogenic bacteria. Characterization and classification of plant pathogenic bacteria and bacterial diseases of plants and their control methods are studied. Laboratory exercises introduce students to methods and techniques in the field of plant bacteriology. Field observation and collection are also required.

Special/direct study assigned by the Major Professor on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee and/or interest of the student. Field visit and collection of fungal specimens are required.

Investigation of special problems in plant pathology not related to a dissertation problem. The investigations may consist of original research and/or literature survey.

PLP 598 Seminar (1 Cr):

Discussion of assigned phytopathological topics.

PLP 599 Thesis Research (Credit to be arranged but not less than 12 cr.):

Original thesis Research.

PLP 601 Clinical Plant Pathology (3 Cr):

Diagnoses of diseases of crops and operational aspects of a plant disease clinic will be stressed. Frequent field trips to experimental stations and farmers' fields will provide opportunities for field observation on plant disease, plant disease research and diagnosis. Methods of survey and monitoring of plant disease will be considered. Laboratory studies will emphasize on identification of plant diseases and prescription against them (Pre requisite PLP 501).

Study of disease problems in agroforestry and their management.

PLP 611 Advanced Mycology (3 cr):

An in depth treatment of major groups of plant pathogenic fungi. Aspects of developmental morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology and taxonomy will be studied. Methods of identification of different classes of disease causing fungi, and importance of industrial uses of fungi are considered. Laboratory classes will introduce the students to the taxonomy and of fungi and cultivation of mushrooms. Field observation and collection are also required. (Pre requisite PLP 511).

PLP 615 Musroom industry (2 cr):

Cultivation and popularization of mushroom fungi. (Pre requisite PLP 511 or COI).

PLP 621 Advanced Plant Nematology (3 cr):

An in-depth study of embryogenesis, post embryonic development, gametogenesis, reproduction, sexuality, behaviour, hostparasite relationships, metabolism, mechanisms of pathogenesis, interaction with other pathogens, distribution and population dynamics of plant parasitic nematodes and impact on crop performance. Emphasis will be given on the identification of various groups of nematodes. Laboratory exercises include small research projects in some areas of study and demonstration of techniques. Field observation and collection are also required. (Prerequisite PLP 521).

PLP 631 Advanced Plant Virology (3 cr.):

An in-depth study of plant viruses with emphasis on the relationship between viral structure and function. Areas covered include infection, replication, genome expression, taxonomy and transmission. Diagnoses and biotechnology in relation to viral diseases. Laboratory exercises introduce the students to contemporary techniques. (Prerequisite PLP 531).

PLP 696 Reading and Conference (Credit to be arranged but not more than 3 cr.):

Special/direct study assigned by the Major Professor on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee and/or interest of the student.

PLP 698 Seminar (2 cr. not more than 1 cr per Term.):

Presentation of assigned plant pathology topics.

PLP 699 Dissertation Research (Credit to be arranged but not less than 30 cr.):

Original dissertation Research.

Note: Students having CGPA below 3.00 will not be allowed to enroll PLP 596, PLP 597, PLP 696 or PLP 697 until he/she raised the CGPA to 3.00 or above.

2  Approved by the Student's Advisory Committee.

Major Courses

Minor Courses

Seminar

2

1

Thesis Research

30

2  Approved by the Student's Advisory Committee.