Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Plant Pathology)

Ph.D Plant Pathology - Plant pathology (also phytopathology) is the scientific study of plant diseases caused bypathogens (infectious diseases) and environmental conditions (physiological factors). Organisms that cause infectious disease include fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, viroids, virus-like organisms, phytoplasmas, protozoa, nematodes and parasitic plants. Not included are ectoparasites like insects, mites, vertebrate, or other pests that affect plant health by consumption of plant tissues.