Lecture Schedule

Spring 2026 

DateTopic
January 21Introduction
26Abiotic and noninfectious diseases
28Abiotic and noninfectious diseases continued
February 2General characteristics of fungi
4Biology and ecology of fungi
9Leaf diseases and disease control
11Leaf diseases continued and Diseases of aspen and hybrid poplar
16Canker diseases of hardwoods 
18Chestnut Blight, Introduced pathogens
23Canker diseases of conifers
25Exam 1
March 2Dutch elm disease
4Oak wilt, Verticillium wilt
16Discussion session on wilt diseases
18Foliar diseases of conifers
23White pine blister rust
25Stem and Gall Rusts (including Fusiform Rust)
30Leaf and needle rusts
April 1Exam 2
6Wood decay fungi, wood decomposition
8Discoloration and decay in living trees- Hazardous trees
13Wood products deterioration
15Root rot fungi
20Diseases caused by Bacteria, Phytoplasma (Ash Yellows, Elm Yellows) and Nematodes
22Nursery diseases Mycorrhizae and Phytophthora
27Dwarf and leafy mistletoe
29Forest fungi
May 4Exam 3