Unit USE AND PROTECTION OF PLANT SPECIES OF LANDSCAPE INTEREST

ENVIRONMENTAL BOTANY

Code	A002217
CFU	6
Teacher	Daniela Gigante
Teachers	Daniela Gigante
Hours	54 ore - Daniela Gigante
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Sector	BIO/03
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Environmental Botany Module: Acquisition of technical-scientific and applicative knowledge on the main arboreal, shrubby and, secondarily, herbaceous plant species of landscape interest, with potential for use as ornamental species. Topics covered include principles of plant ecology; taxonomic, morphological-physiognomic, ecological and phenological characteristics, habitat and natural context of the main species of landscape interest; possible areas of use; and the aptitude for use as ornamental species. Problems relating to procurement; germplasm banks; the problem of invasive alien species. Role of native species in urban greenery and in environmental restoration, recovery and redevelopment interventions. Practical activities in the Botanical Garden and in Apennine environments.
Reference texts	Grossoni P., Bruschi P., Bussotti F., Pollastrini M., Selvi F., 2020. Trattato di botanica forestale. Vol. 2. Angiosperme. Editore CEDAM. San-Miguel-Alvarez J., De Rigo D., Caudillo G., Houston Durrant T., Mauri A. (Eds.), 2016. European Atlas of Forest Tree Species. Publication Office of the European Union, Luxembourg. Bretzel F., Romano D., 2013. Specie erbacee spontanee mediterranee per la riqualificazione di ambienti antropici. ISPRA, Manuali e Linee Guida 86/2013 ISBN 978-88-448-0590-6 Caddeo A. et al., 2020. Dai balconi ai parchi urbani: buone pratiche per un giardinaggio consapevole. Life ASAP. Pubblicazione realizzata nell’ambito dell’azione B4 del progetto LIFE15 GIE/IT/001039 “Alien Species Awareness Program” (ASAP). Piotto B., Falleri E., Brunori A. (Eds.), 2005. Propagazione di specie vegetali di particolare valore ecologico dell’Appennino Umbro Marchigiano. Rapporti 52/2005 APAT.
Educational objectives	Environmental Botany Module: Through in-depth knowledge of the main tree, shrub and herbaceous species of landscape interest and the related growth needs and limiting factors, the student will acquire the knowledge useful for identifying the most suitable entities for use in different contexts. The main skills provided will concern the ability to select between the various species according to the intended use and the different environmental characteristics.
Prerequisites	Environmental Botany Module: Basic knowledge in General and Systematic Botany
Teaching methods	Environmental Botany Module: The course is divided into lectures in the classroom on the topics reported in the program, and lessons in the field, aimed at observing the main species of landscape interest in their natural environment and in cultivated contexts.
Other information	Environmental Botany Module: Timetable and classroom of the lessons will be available on the DSA3 website; the attendance of the lessons is strongly recommended. For further details, please contact daniela.gigante@unipg.it
Learning verification modality	Environmental Botany Module: Intermediate written exam (written test with open-ended questions); production of individual and/or group works. For information on support services for students with disabilities and/or SLD, visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
Extended program	Environmental Botany Module: Environmental Botany Module: Introduction to the biodiversity of plant organisms and their ecological needs; principles of phytogeography, geobotany, plant ecology. Bioclimate. Biomes. The plant landscape, the potential plant landscape, the climatophilous vegetation. The main tree, shrub and herbaceous species of landscape interest: taxonomic classification, morphological and physiognomic characterization, ecological needs, distribution, phenology. The potential and possible areas of use of native species as ornamental species. Problems relating to availability, donor sites, germplasm banks, nurseries. The problem of invasive alien species. Role of native species in urban greenery and in environmental restoration, recovery and requalification interventions. Practical activities at the Botanical Garden and in Apenninic environments
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	4 - Quality education; 11 - Sustainable cities and communities; 13 - Act for the climate

ENTOMOLOGY

Code	A002219
CFU	3
Teacher	Gabriele Rondoni
Teachers	Gabriele Rondoni
Hours	27 ore - Gabriele Rondoni
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Sector	AGR/11
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge (knowing) 1. Characteristics of agroecosystems related to ornamental plants 2. Quantitative and qualitative damage caused by herbivorous arthropods to ornamental plants 3. Monitoring and sampling methodologies of phytophagous arthropods 4. Methodologies for controlling phytophagous arthropods 5. Morphological and bio-ethological characteristics of the main natural enemies of phytophagous arthropods 6. Active compounds and commercial formulations used for the control of phytophagous arthropods. Skills (know-how) 1. Insect ID of ornamental plants 2. Evaluate the damage caused by arthropods harmful to ornamental foliage 3. Adoption of the best management option for herbivorous arthropods of ornamental plants Behaviour (know how to be) 1. Sensitive to environmental issues and to the health risks for citizens using ornamental green areas 2. Awareness of the role of the biotic and abiotic components related to ornamental areas
Reference texts	P. J. Gullan, P. S. Cranston - Outlines of Entomology. Zanichelli. PowerPoint presentations used in class and provided to students.
Educational objectives	Knowledge of the main entomological pests of ornamental plants. Low-impact management of entomological pests.
Prerequisites	none
Teaching methods	Classroom lectures on the various topics of the programme, exercises, and field trips
Other information	Classes will be held at DSA3
Learning verification modality	oral and/or written exam
Extended program	General characteristics of insects: integumental system; external morphology; anatomy and physiology; dietary regimes; reproduction and development; principles of classification; behaviour; population dynamics; abiotic and biotic regulating factors; relationships with humans and other organisms. Insect damage; Economic thresholds; Monitoring and sampling techniques. Means of control of harmful species: biological, microbiological, mechanical, agronomic, physical, chemical; Pesticides: generalities on active ingredients and commercial formulations. Defence strategies: biological and integrated control. Main arthropods harmful to urban and ornamental greenery Entomology applied to the landscape: special part Defoliatory insects; Xylophagous insects; Phloem-feeding insects; Galling arthropods; Insects harmful to turfgrasses; Recently Introduced Exotic Insects; practical lessons and field excursions
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	4,11,13

PATHOLOGY

Code	A002218
CFU	3
Teacher	Giovanni Beccari
Teachers	Mara Quaglia (Codocenza) Giovanni Beccari
Hours	9 ore (Codocenza) - Mara Quaglia 18 ore - Giovanni Beccari
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Sector	AGR/12
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	a) Overview of the main abiotic disorder and biotic diseases affecting landscape plants, along with their management methods; b) Laboratory exercises focused on recognizing symptoms and signs of selected plant diseases affecting landscape plants.
Reference texts	a) Material provided by the teacher through Unistudium platform; b) Malattie delle piante ornamentali. Garibaldi, Gullino, Bertetti. Edagricole. c) La difesa delle piante ornamentali. Pollini. Edagricole. d) Micopatologia e micologia. Pollini. Edagricole. e) Parassiti delle piante arboree forestali ed ornamentali. Pancanesi, Moricca, Ragazzi, Dellavalle, Tiberi. Patron Editore.
Educational objectives	The aim of this course is to provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary to: a) Understand the main diseases affecting landscape plants; b) Become familiar with the principal diagnostic techniques used to identify the pathogens responsible for major diseases of landscape plants; c) Learn the main management techniques for plant diseases relevant to landscape species. Furthermore, building on the knowledge outlined above, the course aims to develop the following skills: a) Designing a diagnostic protocol for the identification of major pathogens affecting landscape plants; b) Developing integrated management strategies for the principal diseases affecting landscape plants.
Prerequisites	A good knowledge of the English language is very useful for further exploring the topics covered in class through the reading of texts and articles.
Teaching methods	The course, with a total duration of 27 hours, is structured into theoretical lectures and technical-practical exercises. The theoretical lectures will cover all the topics included in the program, while the practical sessions will allow students to become familiar with the main laboratory analyses used to assess the phytosanitary status of the various tissues of landscape plants.
Other information	For information regarding the venue and schedule of the lectures, please refer to: https://dsa3.unipg.it/it/calendario-lezioni. Attendance is strongly recommended. For any needs or questions, please contact the teacher directly via e-mail (giovanni.beccari@unipg.it; mara.quaglia@unipg.it) or by phone (+39 075 585 6473; +39 075 585 6461).
Learning verification modality	The assessment will be conducted through a final oral examination, consisting of an open-question interview lasting approximately 30 minutes, aimed at evaluating the student’s knowledge and understanding of the course content.
Extended program	1. Introduction to the course; 2. Main abiotic diseases of ornamental and landscape plants; 3. Main viral diseases of ornamental and landscape plants; 4. Main phytoplasma-associated diseases of ornamental and landscape plants; 5. Main bacterial diseases of ornamental and landscape plants; 6. Main oomycete diseases of ornamental and landscape plants; 7. Main fungal diseases of ornamental and landscape plants.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	11. Sustainable cities and communities; 12. Responsible consumption and production; 15. Life on land.