< Back to AgriSciences<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”tab1″ module_class=”tab-content tab-open rightExhibition” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”%22%22%22default%22%22%22″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/open-day\/files\/2021\/04\/Plant-Pathology-1.jpg” title_text=”Plant-Pathology-1″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”%22%22%22default%22%22%22″ background_size=”%22%22initial%22%22″ background_position=”%22%22top_left%22%22″ background_repeat=”%22%22repeat%22%22″ custom_padding=”30px||||false|false”]<\/p>\n
\u200bFood is a fundamental human right, and yet millions of people around the world go hungry every day. Working towards food security \u2013 producing safe, disease-free and nutritious food for an ever growing population \u2013 is increasingly important<\/p>\n
The Department of Plant Pathology is at the forefront of research to decrease the impact of pathogens (infectious diseases) on crops, and to increase crop resistance, thereby adding momentum to food production. The Department has a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to research and training, and makes use of the latest technologies in order to reduce the impact of pathogens on plants, and to increase resistance in plants. Conventional and molecular techniques are used to control plant pathogens, that are a threat to local crops and export markets. Students are trained in the detection, characterisation and epidemiology of plant pathogens, as well as in the use of integrated disease control strategies to control these pathogens.<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What are the admission requirements for the Plant and Soil Sciences programme?” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
60% average for the NSC, 50% for English or Afrikaans, 60% for Mathematics and 50% for Physical Sciences. Please note that only a limited number of students can be accommodated and meeting the requirements, unfortunately, does not guarantee a place in the programme.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How many years are the BScAgric Plant and Soil Sciences programme?” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Four years<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Which programme(s) do I follow to have Plant Pathology as a major subject? ” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
You apply for the BScAgric Plant and Soil Sciences programme. You can choose between two fields namely Crop Production and Crop Protection and Breeding. The fields have the same first-year modules (subjects). Only in your third and fourth year, do you choose Plant Pathology as your major subject.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Must I have Physical Sciences or Biological Sciences for the Plant and Soil Sciences programme?” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
You must have Physical Sciences.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I study BScAgric if I have Mathematical Literacy?” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
No, unfortunately, you need pure Mathematics \u2013 with Mathematical Literacy you could consider applying for programmes offered at the Elsenburg Agricultural College which is situated 10km outside Stellenbosch (visit their web page here<\/u>).<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there a postgraduate programme for BScAgric with Plant Pathology?” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Yes, after your BScAgric degree with Plant Pathology as one of your majors, you can continue with an MSc in Plant Pathology, and thereafter with a PhD. Students from the Faculty of Science with a 3-year degree in either Botany, Genetics, Microbiology or Biotechnology, and a minimum average of 60% for their major, may continue with an honours degree in Plant Pathology.<\/p>\n
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Yes, each Plant Pathology module will consist of one practical per week which is mainly laboratory work. In your fourth year, you will do a project which may take you out in the field (depending on the type of project you select). You will also be going on field excursions for some of the practicals in your fourth year.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What are my career opportunities with a degree in Plant Pathology?” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
You can follow a career as a researcher, academic, consultant, technician, plant breeder, as well as a career in agricultural enterprises, agricultural chemical companies, or diagnostic clinics.<\/p>\n
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The nice thing about plant pathology is that it combines the observation of the micro-world and the macro-world. You can go out to the field and observe agricultural crops and then come back to the lab and peek under a microscope or do molecular analyses.<\/p>\n
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One who loves nature, especially plants; enjoys laboratory and fieldwork; has an eye for detail; is inquisitive; accurate; patient; persistent; interested in biology and agriculture, a problem solver; hard-working; has good communication and writing skills.<\/p>\n
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About 40% of all food that is produced, is lost due to plant diseases, pests, and weeds. We need to manage plant diseases to be able to feed a rapidly growing world population.<\/p>\n
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Plant Pathology is the study of micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria and viruses) and the environmental conditions that cause disease in plants, the mechanisms by which diseases occur, interactions between micro-organisms and the plant, and lastly methods of managing diseases. Do watch the presentation to learn more.<\/p>\n
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