Training course – Practical phytonematology
General Objectives of the Course
Raise awareness of the importance and impact of PPN on ecosystems, in particular of the genera Meloidogyne (root knot nematodes), Globodera (cyst nematodes) and Pratylenchus (root lesion nematodes) and the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus; to understand the complex life of the main PPN; to learn several techniques for nematode sampling and extraction from soil and plant material samples; to identify PPN from soil samples; to apply biochemical and molecular techniques commonly used in the identification of PPN; to analyse the main PPN control strategies; to know the main methods to extract phytochemical compounds with nematicidal activity; to analyze practical situations of PPN detection in agro-forestry systems; to know National/European legislation to quarantine PPN.Admission Requirements
Target audience: Researchers, undergraduate, master and PhD students, technicians, stakeholders and other professionals with an academic degree in sciences with interest in plant nematology, namely Biology, Ecology, Agronomy, Plant Biotechnology and Food Engineering and related areas. The following documents will be required: Curriculum Vitae and Motivation letter.
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Mode of Study
Face-to-faceTeaching / Evaluation language(s)
Portuguese and/or EnglishExamination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Final grade: 0- 20.Learning Objectives and Intended Skills
To understand the importance/impact of PPN on ecosystems, particularly on agroforestry systems, and the contributions of its study in achieving the goals for sustainable development (SDGs); to recognize the need for early detection of PPN and their proper identification to implement efficient strategies of control; to define the several steps for the assessment and consequent control of PPN to reduce the plant damage to a level economically acceptable and prevent their dispersion.Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.Study Programme
2023-2024
Course Type
Non Degree Course
Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate
Duration: 1 Semester(s)
ECTS Credits: 6.0