The Department of Crop Protection, with a focus on Plant Pathology, is an important part of agricultural research and instruction
Plant pathology is the study of the causes of plant illness, the mechanisms by which diseases spread in individual plants and populations, and the strategies and means for managing or treating plant diseases.
Through research, education, and outreach programs, the department aims to develop and disseminate innovative and environmentally friendly plant disease management practices. Plant pathology provides concise overview of basic concepts and principles in the biology of plant pathogens including morphology, detection, reproduction, spread and their management .