Phytopatological Biotechnology deals with the most innovative, molecular and -omics aspects of the plant pathology finalized to find sustainable solutions to challenge plant pathogens hence reducing pesticides and fungicides. The course programme gathers these aspects in 5 main pillars:

1.Knowing the genetic and molecular biology of viroidal, viral and microbial pathogens
2.Understanding the basis of the plant-microbe interactions at molecular level: recognition, modulation of defences, modulation of virulence factors
3.Going deep into the concept of suppressive soil, beneficial microbiota and integrated disease management
4.Novel tools for genetic improvement of crops in the challenge against pathogens: from basic GMO to genome editing
5.Novel and portable tools for pathogens’ diagnosis at field level