Mysterious Mushrooms, Malicious Molds
Time to take a wild ride on the fungal side! This course is an examination of the fungi and their close relatives, with special attention to their roles in the natural world and in shaping the course of human history. Emphasis is placed on the historical and practical significance of fungi as sources of medicine, pathogens of plants and animals, rotters and decayers of organic matter, makers of food and drink, manufacturers of dangerous toxins, and producers of mind-altering chemicals. A student must have a basic understanding of biology. (3H, 3C) II.
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Plant Pathogenic Agents: Fungi and Oomycetes
This graduate course examines the taxonomy, biology, genetics,
and genomics of plant pathogenic fungi and oomycetes.
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Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
lab phone: (540) 231-0733
fax: (540) 231-7477
email: dschmale@vt.edu