Week - 1 |
Pathogenesis and Host Response: Pre-existing or Passive Defense Mechanisms: Wax and cuticle, |
Week - 2 |
Epidermal layer; Pre-existing Biochemical Defence, Release of anti-microbial compounds; |
Week - 3 |
Inhibitors in the Plant Cells; Recognition Factors |
Week - 4 |
Essential Nutrients and Growth Factors; Induced or Active Defense Mechanisms; Induced Structural Defence: Lignifications, , Suberization |
Week - 5 |
Midterm exam |
Week - 6 |
Induced Biochemical Changes: Toxic substances produced, Role of phytoalexins |
Week - 7 |
Role of new protein synthesis |
Week - 8 |
Inactivation of Enzymes and Toxins |
Week - 9 |
Systemic Acquired Resistance |
Week - 10 |
Principle of Induced Resistance |
Week - 11 |
Recognition Factors; Host Receptors and Toxins |
Week - 12 |
Tyloses, Gum deposition |
Week - 13 |
Role of phytoalexins |
Week - 14 |
Final Exam |