Students will be provided, after an introduction on the fundamentals of mycology , to the knowledge of the principles of pathology through the study of the biotic and abiotic causes of diseases, with particular attention to the fungus diseases. Moreover, the course will bring students to the knowledge of the control strategies against the harmful organisms: pathogen on plants with the modern biotechnological techniques. The course will lead students to the knowledge of biotechnology applications in the fields of filamentous fungi on different aspects: food, environmental, hygienic-sanitary, pharmaceutical and veterinary medici