PNV BCRS 4101/431: PLANT NEMATODES AND VIROLOGY

Characteristics of plant pathogenic nematodes, morphology, Anatomy, life cycles, ecology, distribution and spread, classification and importance of nematodes as crop pests. Isolation of nematodes, symptoms of nematode attack and inter relation crop of nematodes and other plant pathogens, control of nematodes and use of plant nematodes in biological control. Introduction to virology, plant viruses, properties of viruses, structure and effects on plant physiology.