Description
Disease Management in Enclosed Spaces
Course Description
Disease management in an enclosed space poses a unique set of issues that must be addressed when controlling pests and disease. Safety for personnel is a key issue as well, as exposure to pesticides is increased. This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management in this unique space, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully control the environment.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the issues involved in controlling pests and disease in an enclosed space.
- Tailor a management strategy that addresses the unique needs of an enclosed space environment.
Chapter 1
Lesson 1
- Enclosed Space Production
- Greenhouse Environment
- Plant Systems
- Pathogen Growth
- Fungicides
- Microbial Growth
Lesson 2
- Sanitation
- Organic Matter
- Disinfestants
- Steam
- Heat
Lesson 3
- Chemical Disinfestants
- Demand Loads
- Chemical Groups
Lesson 4
- Chlorine
- Examples
- Rate Calculations
Lesson 5
- Exclusion
- Managing TSWV
- Organic Matter Substrate
- Contaminated Hoses
- Plugs
Lesson 6
- Scouting
- Examine Roots, Leaves, Flowers
- Reducing Favorable Disease Conditions
- Environmental Modifications
- Cultural Modifications
Lesson 7
- Root Rot
- Prevention
- Action
- Foliar Disease
Final Assessment
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