Unit PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL IN OLIVE GROWING

AGRICULTURAL ENTOMOLO

Code	A002149
CFU	3
Teacher	Eric Conti
Teachers	Eric Conti
Hours	27 ore - Eric Conti
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Sector	AGRI-05/A
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Basic and applied knowledge on insects and other animal pests of olive trees. Information will be provided on the biology and on the quantitative and qualitative damages caused by the different species. In addition, notions on different monitoring techniques and protection strategies will be provided.
Reference texts	Teaching material provided by the lecturer.
Educational objectives	The course aims to provide basic and applied knowledge on insects and other animal pests of olive tree and oil industry. It also aims to give the student a complete view of the activities and problems concerning the control of harmful species in order to reduce losses while maintaining the quality and healthiness of food.
Prerequisites	Outlines of general Entomology
Teaching methods	Face-face lectures using video-projection. Laboratory experience. Discussion of scientific articles. Field excursion if possible.
Other information	NA
Learning verification modality	The evaluation of the students is carried out with an oral exam of about 30 minutes on the topics discussed during the lessons. The following skills will be evaluated: language, capacity to make links and find solutions.
Extended program	LESSONS Outlines of General and Applied Entomology. Main arthropods pests of olive: Bactrocera oleae, Saissetia oleae, Prays oleae, Palpita unionalis,Phleotribus scarabeoides, Hylesinus oleiperda, Otiorrhynchus cribricollis, Resseliella oleisuga, Liothrips oleae, pathogen vectors, secondary scale pests, Zeuzera pyrina, Halyomorpha halys; other secondary species. Outlines of the main vertebrate and invertebrates pests of the oil industry. LABORATORY AND FIELD Laboratory observations will be carried out to provide a practical knowledge of the morphology of the organisms studied during the frontal lessons. Observations will be conducted by examining photographic material and specimens prepared and / or collected in the field and then observed on the binocular for the recognition of the taxonomic groups of interest. Visits to conventional and intensive olive groves with different management systems will be carried out (IPM, organic).
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15

PLANT PATHOLOGY

Code	A002151
CFU	3
Teacher	Giovanni Beccari
Teachers	Giovanni Beccari
Hours	27 ore - Giovanni Beccari
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Sector	AGRI-05/B
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	a) Overview of the main abiotic and biotic diseases of olive, together with their respective management techniques; b) Laboratory exercises aimed at performing the main types of phytopathological analyses relevant to olive diseases.
Reference texts	a) Material provided by the teacher through the Unistudium platform; b) Matta A., Buonaurio R., Scala A., 2017. Fondamenti di Patologia vegetale. Patron Editore, Bologna, 490 pp. c) Belli G., 2007. Elementi di Patologia vegetale. Piccin Nuova Libraria, Padova, 407 pp. d) Pollini A., 2024. Micopatologia e micologia. Edagricole, Bologna, 751 pp.
Educational objectives	The aim of this course is to provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary to: a) Understand the main diseases affecting olive; b) Become familiar with the principal diagnostic techniques used to identify the pathogens responsible for the major diseases of olive; c) Learn the main techniques for managing diseases affecting olive. Furthermore, building on the knowledge outlined above, the course aims to develop the following skills: a) Designing a diagnostic protocol for the identification of the main pathogens affecting olive; b) Developing integrated management strategies for the principal diseases of olive.
Prerequisites	A good knowledge of the English language is very useful for further exploring the topics covered during the course through the reading of scientific texts and articles.
Teaching methods	The course, with a total duration of 27 hours, is structured into theoretical lectures and technical-practical laboratory sessions. The theoretical lectures will cover all the topics included in the syllabus. The practical sessions will allow students to become familiar with the main laboratory analyses used to assess the phytosanitary status of various olive tissues.
Other information	For information regarding the venue and schedule of the lectures, please consult the website: https://dsa3.unipg.it/it/calendario-lezioni. Attendance is strongly recommended. For any needs, please contact the instructor directly via e-mail (giovanni.beccari@unipg.it) or by phone (+39 075 585 6473).
Learning verification modality	The assessment will be carried out through a final oral examination, consisting of an open-ended interview lasting approximately 30 minutes, aimed at evaluating the student’s level of knowledge of the course content.
Extended program	1) Main abiotic diseases of olive; 2) Main viral diseases of olive; 3) Main bacterial diseases of olive; 4) Main oomycete diseases of olive; 5) Main fungal diseases of olive.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	2. Zero hunger; 3. Good health and well-being; 12. Responsible consumption and production.