Providing quality education in Agriculture
Providing quality education in Agriculture
The Department of Plant Pathology focuses on the study, diagnosis, and management of plant diseases affecting agricultural crops. It aims to protect plant health and improve crop productivity through sustainable disease management practices.
The Department of Plant Pathology focuses on the study of plant diseases, their causes, and management strategies to protect crops and ensure sustainable agricultural production. Plant Pathology plays a vital role in safeguarding food security by minimizing crop losses caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. The department integrates teaching, research, and field-based learning to address plant health challenges under the diverse agro-climatic conditions of Balochistan.
To be a leading academic and research center in plant disease management, contributing to sustainable crop protection and agricultural development.
To provide quality education in plant pathology and crop disease management
To develop skilled professionals in plant disease diagnosis and control
To conduct applied research on major crop diseases of arid and semi-arid regions
To promote integrated, eco-friendly, and sustainable disease management practices
We are offering two degree programs.
PP-501 — Introductory Mycology — 3 (2-1)
PP-502 — Introduction to Plant Prokaryotes — 3 (2-1)
PP-503 — Introduction to Plant Viruses — 3 (2-1)
PP-504 — Beneficial Microorganisms — 3 (2-1)
PP-505 — Diseases of Field Crops — 3 (2-1)
PP-506 — Diseases of Fruits and Ornamentals — 3 (2-1)
PP-507 — Diseases of Vegetable Crops — 3 (2-1)
PP-508 — Seed and Post-Harvest Pathology — 3 (2-1)
PP-509 — Introduction to Plant Parasitic Organisms — 3 (2-1)
PP-510 — Plant Disease Management — 3 (2-1)
PP-604 — Introductory Forest Pathology — 3 (2-1)
PP-605 — Plant Disease Diagnosis — 3 (2-1)
PP-606 — Plant Resistance to Disease — 3 (2-1)
PP-607 — Methods and Research Techniques in Plant Pathology — 3 (2-1)
PP-608 — Abiotic Diseases of Plants — 3 (2-1)
PP-610 — Plant Disease Epidemiology — 3 (2-1)
