This course provides an understanding of crop pests and diseases, and their management and control. It covers the nature of crop pests and diseases, their economic importance, and management strategies. The course also discusses insects, weeds, rodents, nematodes, and birds as pests, as well as bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases. Students will learn about various control methods and precautionary measures for crop protection.
Take a practice test or generate AI study notes to help you excel in this course.
Everything you need to know about this course
Key areas covered in this course
No specific requirements needed
This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.
How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Explore the career paths this course opens up for you
Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge
Expert tips to help you succeed in this course
Create detailed notes summarizing key pests, diseases, and their control methods from each unit.
Develop flashcards for quick recall of scientific names, symptoms, and treatments.
Practice identifying pests and diseases from images and descriptions in the course materials.
Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to reinforce understanding.
Focus on understanding integrated pest management (IPM) principles and their application.
Create concept maps linking different control methods (cultural, biological, chemical) to specific pests and diseases.
Allocate specific study time for each module, focusing on areas of weakness identified in self-assessments.