An introduction to the classification, morphology, biology, and control of the nematodes attacking cultivated crops. The relationship of nematodes to human environment. Classification, morphology, ecology, distribution, and importance of nematodes occurring in water and soil, and as parasites of plants and animals. Graduate Courses 201 . Molecular biology and physiology of nematodes using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model, but with emphasis on plant-parasitic species.
Plant responses to nematodes.
Discussion of current literature emphasized. Offered in alternate years. Current advances in techniques, theory, and basic information about nematode-host dynamics, and application to management of nematode diseases. Offered in alternate years. Theory, foundation, principles and practices of nematode management.