MICRO 6920: Molecular Biology of Plant-Pathogen Interactions
(Cross-listed with PLP 6920).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Semil and current research in molecular and physiological aspects of plant interactions with pathogens, including mechanisms of pathogenesis, host-pathogen recognition and host defense, with an emphasis on critical evaluation of primary literature. Students also complete a research proposal writing and peer review exercise. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Spring)