ECTS - University of Pisa
Il corso di Biotecnologie per la difesa da parassiti animali intende fornire una rassegna aggiornata dei principali mezzi biotecnologici di controllo di Artropodi dannosi in ambito urbano e agrario, nonchè delle relative tecniche di produzione e di applicazione, della legislazione che ne regola l'impiego e dell'impatto ambientale da essi esercitato.
The student who attends the course successfully knows the main biotechnological means, the concept and implications of IPM, some important insect pests and the biotechnological methods used in their control. The student is able to deal with lab methodologies used in biotechnological research in Entomology.
Lo studente deve essere in grado di discutere criticamente i temi trattati nel corso utilizzando un'appropriata terminologia e con una visione ampia delle singole problematiche.
The student must be able to manage the topics and to discuss critically the arguments of the course using the appropriate terminology and with a wide perspective of the problems.
L'esame si propone di mettere lo studente in grado di affrontare alcune problematiche legate al controllo di specie di Artropodi dannosi, scelte tra quelle prevalenti sul territorio, attraverso l'utilizzo di mezzi biotecnologici, in un'ottica di problem solving
The course has the goal to allow the student to face some problems related to the control of harmful Arthropod species, chosen among those prevalent in the territory, through the use of biotechnological means, with a view to problem solving
La discussione di casi reali attraverso l'intervento diretto dello studente.
The discussion of real cases through the direct intervention of the student
Adozione di una visione critica delle problematiche, la valutazione delle possibili soluzioni e i rischi ad esse connessi
The adoption of a critical vision of the problems, the evaluation of the possible solutions and the risks connected to them
Discussione in aula delle problematiche presentate
Discussion during the lectures of the problems presented
Nessuna, sebbene l'aver sostenuto un corso di base di Entomologia costituisca un grande vantaggio
None, even if the knowledge of general principles of Entomology is an obvious help.
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
Esercitazioni: I principali gruppi di insetti con approfondimenti di alcune problematiche di particolare interesse applicato. Metodiche di studio dei semiochimici. I biosaggi per la valutazione dell’efficacia dei prodotti insetticidi e della resistenza agli insetticidi; Utilizzo di tecniche di biologia molecolare applicate alla diagnostica entomologica. Utilizzo degli insetti in Medicina umana.
The course has a first part in which general informations on the Class of Insects are given (morphological, physiological and systematic features of the group). The main biotechnological methods of control are analised (techniques, production, possible future developments) and their application in insect control is described.
In details:
Tutorials: The main groups of insects with in-depth analysis of some issues of particular interest applied. Methods of study of semiochemicals. Bioassays for the evaluation of the effectiveness of insecticide products and resistance to insecticides; Use of molecular biology techniques applied to entomological diagnostics. Use of insects in human medicine.
Slides delle lezioni e articoli scientifici forniti durante il corso.
Carozzi N., Koziel M. – Advances in insect control: the role of transgenic plants. Taylor & Francis, London, 1997.
Charles J., Delecluse A., Nielsen Le-Roux – Entomopathogenic bacteria: from laboratory to field application. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2000.
Glare T.R., O’Callaghan M. – Bacillus thuringiensis: Biology, Ecology and Safety. Wiley & Sons, New York, 2000
Gullan P.J., Cranston P.S. – Lineamenti di Entomologia. Zanichelli, Bologna, 2006
Howse P., Stevens I., Jones O. – Insect pheromones and their use in pest management. Chapman and Hall, New York and London, 1998
Hunter-Fujita F.R., Entwistle P.F., Evans H.F., Crook N.E.- Insect viruses and pest management. Wiley & sons, Chichester, 1998.
Metcalf r.l. e Metcalf e.r. - Plant kairomones in insect ecology and control. Chapman and Hall, New York and London, 1992
Reichcigl J.E., Reichcigl N.A. – Biological and biotechnological control of insect pests. Lewis Pub., Boca Raton, 1998.
Sadasivam S., Thayumanavan B.– Molecular host plant resistance to pests. Dekker Inc., New York, Basel, 2003.
Sharma H.C. - Biotechnological approaches for pest management and ecological sustainability. CRC Press, 2009
Vilcinskas A. – Insect biotechnology. Springer, Dordrecht, 2011.
Recommended readings: Carozzi N., Koziel M. – Advances in insect control: the role of transgenic plants. Taylor & Francis, London, 1997. Charles J., Delecluse A., Nielsen Le-Roux – Entomopathogenic bacteria: from laboratory to field application. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2000. Howse P., Stevens I., Jones O. – Insect pheromones and their use in pest management. Chapman and Hall, New York and London, 1998 Hunter-Fujita F.R., Entwistle P.F., Evans H.F., Crook N.E.- Insect viruses and pest management. Wiley & sons, Chichester, 1998. Metcalf R.L. E Metcalf E.R. - Plant kairomones in insect ecology and control. Chapman and Hall, New York and London, 1992 Persley G. J. – Biotechnology and Integrated Pest Management. CAB International, London, 1998. Sadasivam S., Thayumanavan B.– Molecular host plant resistance to pests. Dekker Inc., New York, Basel, 2003. Reichcigl J.E., Reichcigl N.A. – Biological and biotechnological control of insect pests. Lewis Pub., Boca Raton, 1998. Vilcinskas A. (ED.) Yellow biotechniology I and II. Springer Pub. 2013
The interaction with the teacher in preparation can be useful to overcome the inevitable difficulties related to the lack of a textbook for the course.
Esame orale con voto in trentesimi.
Oral exam
