The importance, etiology, epidemiology and control of crop diseases under different farming systems
in the Caribbean is studied here, including those caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, mycoplasma and abiotic agents. Strategies for disease control examine the merits and demerits of chemical, cultural, integrated and other cheap and practical measures. Practicals include field trips to farmers’ fields and a plant disease clinic where studentslearn to recognise, diagnose and control disease.
Faculty of Food and Agriculture
- Compulsory Fees: TTD 640.00
- Tuition Fees: TTD 2925.00 (Contributing Countries); USD 1,254.00 (Non-Contributing Countries)
- Pre-Requisites: None
- Course Credits: 4
- Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Mode: Blended
- Duration: Lectures: January 19 – April 10, 2026
- Lecture Time: Tuesdays 2:00pm – 8:00 pm