Undergraduate Students

The Department of Plant Pathology offers two minors: Plant Pathology and Mushroom Science and Technology. We are also part of the interdisciplinary major called Agroecology. We offer many courses on plant pathology topics such as fungi, diseases of forest and shade trees, turfgrass, and horticultural crops, plant virology, mycotoxins and nematode and bacteria caused plant diseases.

Agroecology Major

This interdepartmental major combines knowledge in plant and ecosystem sciences and sustainable agriculture with highly developed information management and problem-solving skills. Program Coordinator: Ms. Katharine Butler, 116 ASI Bldg., 814-865-2119 (agroecology@psu.edu)

Plant Pathology Minor

The Plant Pathology minor focuses on biological control, integrated pest management, and sustainable agricultural practices requires knowledge of plant pathogen biology, host-parasite interactions, and environmental parameters influencing disease severity and gives students the background necessary to develop or utilize environmentally sound disease control strategies. Program Coordinator: Dr. Fred E. Gildow, 212B Buckhout Lab, 814-865-7448 (feg2@psu.edu)

Mushroom Science and Technology Minor

The minor offers practical work experience at the University's Mushroom Research Center and Mushroom Test Demonstration Facility and provides a foundation in the basic fundamentals of mushroom science and technology. Program Coordinator: Dr. Daniel J. Royse, 316 Buckhout Lab, 814-865-7322 (djr4@psu.edu)

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