CROP 424 — Plant Virology
Agriculture · University of Ghana
History, classification and terminologies in virology. Virus structure, components of viruses. Isolation and characterization of viruses. Transmission of viruses. Life cycle of virussynthesis and Genome replication of viruses. Virus entry, movement and assemble. Plant virus pathogenesis, cell damage and Host contribution to pathogenesis. Virus evolution, origin and divergence. Prevention and control of viral disease including plant defense agents. Practical sessions should include: Detection and assaying of plant viruses using host plants, serology and nucleic acid based techniques. Transmission of virus to test plants, symptomatology and Electron microscopy.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
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- AGEC 212 — Macroeconomics (Principles and Applications to Economy of Ghana)
- AGEN 201 — Agriculture Engineering II
- AGEX 204 — Vacation Rural Community Experience
- AGEX 206 — Approaches to Extension
- AGEX 211 — Food Safety and Quality Standards
- AGEX 213 — Rural Development and Participatory Methodologies
- AGEX 415 — NGO Development and Management
- AGRC 200 — Long Vacation Practicals
- AGRC 212 — Introductory Statistics
- ANIM 212 — Elements of Microbiology and Immunology
- ANIM 418 — Animal Health and Physiology
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).