Department of Plant Pathology
Home Plant Pathology

This course provides an overview of tree diseases in urban and forested areas. It covers diseases that have had a significant impact on society such as Dutch Elm disease; oak wilt, chestnut blight, white pine blister rust, etc., as well as cankers, leaf diseases, root rots and other tree problems. Laboratory sessions enable students to get hands-on experience identifying disease agents, examining symptoms and learning appropriate control procedures. Emphasis will also be placed on ecological processes, biological and cultural control, and host-parasite interactions. This course should be of value to anyone interested in biological sciences, natural resources and ecology. It is a must for individuals that will have a career in natural resources but should also be useful to those interested in maintaining healthy trees at home, in urban areas or woodlands. Alumni of the University working with trees or woody ornamentals indicate this is one of the most important courses you can take as a student.

Dr. Robert A. Blanchette,   Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota

Office:  305 Stakman Hall      Phone number: (612) 625-0202

E-mail Address: robertb@umn.edu

    Lectures: 8:30 - 9:20 am  MW   365 Borlaug Hall

    Lab: 3:10 - 5:00pm         295 Borlaug Hall

University Class Registration Number

        Plant Pathology 3003 

        Plant Pathology 5003