
Plant Protection Master's Program Profile
Plant Protection Master Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Andalas is designed to develop and advance knowledge in the field of plant protection through an integrated academic and research-based approach. This program aims to produce graduates with strong critical and analytical thinking skills, as well as research competencies to scientifically and sustainably address plant pest and disease problems (plant protection issues).
The curriculum emphasizes advanced concepts in Plant Pest and Diseases Managements. The learning process is supported by independent research activities, scientific discussions, research publication, and active engagement in the development of science and technology in plant protection.
The program is also oriented toward the application of research outcomes to support sustainable agriculture, food security, and the reduction of dependency on synthetic chemicals. Supported by experienced academic staff and adequate laboratory facilities, graduates of Master Program are expected to pursue careers as academics/educators, consultants, government professionals, and entrepreneurs, contributing to the development of environmentally friendly and competitive agricultural systems.
“To become a leading master program and dignified at ASEAN level in inovation of tropical plant protection that environmentally friendly by 2028”

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Demonstrate religious values reflected in academic integrity, professionalism, collaborative leadership, compliance with research ethics and regulations, and responsibility for environmental impacts in the development of plant protection technologies.
Master advanced theoretical concepts of pest and disease bioecology, including interactions between pests and host plants, as well as agroecosystem dynamics.
Master various pest and disease management techniques, both conventional and modern, including their scientific principles, implementation standards, effectiveness, and environmental impacts.
Be able to identify and diagnose pests and natural enemies and interpret their ecological roles using scientific approaches.
Be able to formulate problems and design and develop innovative and environmentally friendly pest and disease management strategies based on scientific approaches.
Be able to plan, manage, and evaluate research projects on the application of plant protection technologies in laboratory and field settings, and produce scientifically accountable reports.
Be able to collaborate and communicate effectively within interdisciplinary and multinational teams.
Be able to disseminate research findings orally and in writing in national and international scientific forums and publish them
This course discusses the fundamentals of scientific research, how to identify and formulate problems, develop a plan, implement it, analyze data, and write a research report.
The Plant Protection Biotechnology course is an advanced course that combines biotechnology principles with aspects of plant protection. This course focuses on the use of modern biotechnology techniques to protect plants from pests, diseases, and detrimental environmental factors.
Agricultural entomology is a course that discusses insect pests, the damage and losses they cause, predicting pest attacks, and control methods for each type of pest.
This course examines the external morphology of insects, including the general evolution of the insect body and its parts. Discussions include the evolution of the head and thorax and their appendages, the reproductive organs, the wings, the abdomen, and their appendages. It also examines the relationship between structure and function; various activities at the organismal, organ, and cellular levels; homeostasis, the relationship and coordination of systems within the insect body and the environment; the respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, circulatory system, nervous and sensory system, muscular system, and endocrine system.
This course presents the principles, concepts, and fundamentals of insect classification and identification. To strengthen students' understanding, the beginning of the course covers the importance of insects, their history and evolution, the theory of insect systematics, phylogenetics, and classification, an introduction to the 27 insect orders and several important families within each order, updates on the latest taxonomic information, and the role of each insect in nature.
The Acarology course covers the fundamentals of acari or mites, including: morphology, anatomy and physiology of the integument and cuticle turnover, segmentation, musculature and legs, circulatory system, nerves and senses, respiration, mouth and digestive tract, excretion and osmoregulation, and the acari reproductive system. In addition to these fundamentals, this course also explores classification. In each phase of the course, students will actively participate in individual and group work, express opinions, and analyze relevant journal articles. Assessment will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
This course aims to study entomophagous insects. It also discusses the taxonomy and behavior of each entomophagous insect order.
The course aims to (1) provide opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge regarding scientific advances in methods for identifying disease-causing pathogens in plants, (2) improve students' abilities in conducting research on plant diseases. In this course, the lecture material will be discussed, including methods for identifying pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes) morphologically, anatomically, histopathologically, serologically and molecularly. In each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions and conducting peer reviews. Assessments will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
The course aims to (1) provide opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge regarding the development of the science of plant pathogenic bacteria. (2) improve students' abilities in conducting research on plant pathogenic bacteria. Lecture materials include the history and development of the science of plant pathogenic bacteria, the characteristics of plant pathogenic bacteria, the mechanisms of the emergence of disease symptoms, the relationship between pathogens and hosts, the ecobiology of several types of bacteria that cause major plant diseases, and the control of diseases caused by bacteria. In each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions and conducting peer reviews. Assessments will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
This course provides students with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of plant pathogenic fungi. The course material covers groups of plant pathogenic fungi, the characteristics of each plant pathogenic fungus, the classification of each plant pathogenic fungus, the reproduction of plant pathogenic fungi, the disease cycle of each plant pathogenic fungus, the infection process of each plant pathogenic fungus, the disease symptoms caused by each plant pathogenic fungus, and the control of diseases caused by each plant pathogenic fungus.
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This course examines the external morphology of insects, including the general evolution of the insect body and its parts. Discussions include the evolution of the head and thorax and their appendages, the reproductive organs, the wings, the abdomen, and their appendages. It also examines the relationship between structure and function; various activities at the organismal, organ, and cellular levels; homeostasis, the relationship and coordination of systems within the insect body and the environment; the respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, circulatory system, nervous and sensory system, muscular system, and endocrine system.
This course discusses the fundamentals of scientific research, how to identify and formulate problems, develop a plan, implement it, analyze data, and write a research report.
The Plant Protection Biotechnology course is an advanced course that combines biotechnology principles with aspects of plant protection. This course focuses on the use of modern biotechnology techniques to protect plants from pests, diseases, and detrimental environmental factors.
Special topics courses are independent activities undertaken by students to further master the scientific knowledge of their field of study and deepen their understanding of research problems. The final output of these special topics courses is a written report in the form of a scientific paper and a thesis research proposal, which are presented at a colloquium.
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Agricultural entomology is a course that discusses insect pests, the damage and losses they cause, predicting pest attacks, and control methods for each type of pest.
This course examines the external morphology of insects, including the general evolution of the insect body and its parts. Discussions include the evolution of the head and thorax and their appendages, the reproductive organs, the wings, the abdomen, and their appendages. It also examines the relationship between structure and function; various activities at the organismal, organ, and cellular levels; homeostasis, the relationship and coordination of systems within the insect body and the environment; the respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, circulatory system, nervous and sensory system, muscular system, and endocrine system.
This course presents the principles, concepts, and fundamentals of insect classification and identification. To strengthen students' understanding, the beginning of the course covers the importance of insects, their history and evolution, the theory of insect systematics, phylogenetics, and classification, an introduction to the 27 insect orders and several important families within each order, updates on the latest taxonomic information, and the role of each insect in nature.
The Acarology course studies the basics of knowledge about akari or mites, namely: morphology, anatomy and physiology of integument and cuticle replacement, segmentation, musculature and legs, circulatory system, nerves and senses, respiration, mouth and digestive tract, excretion and osmoregulation and the Akari reproductive system. In addition to the basics of knowledge, this course also studies classification. In this course, in each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions and analyzing related journals. Assessment will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
This course aims to study entomophagous insects. It also discusses the taxonomy and behavior of each entomophagous insect order.
The course aims to (1) provide opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge regarding scientific advances in methods for identifying disease-causing pathogens in plants, (2) improve students' abilities in conducting research on plant diseases. In this course, the lecture material will be discussed, including methods for identifying pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes) morphologically, anatomically, histopathologically, serologically and molecularly. In each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions and conducting peer reviews. Assessments will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
The course aims to (1) provide opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge regarding the development of the science of plant pathogenic bacteria. (2) improve students' abilities in conducting research on plant pathogenic bacteria. Lecture materials include the history and development of the science of plant pathogenic bacteria, the characteristics of plant pathogenic bacteria, the mechanisms of the emergence of disease symptoms, the relationship between pathogens and hosts, the ecobiology of several types of bacteria that cause major plant diseases, and the control of diseases caused by bacteria. In each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions and conducting peer reviews. Assessments will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
This course provides students with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of plant pathogenic fungi. The course material covers groups of plant pathogenic fungi, the characteristics of each plant pathogenic fungus, the classification of each plant pathogenic fungus, the reproduction of plant pathogenic fungi, the disease cycle of each plant pathogenic fungus, the infection process of each plant pathogenic fungus, the disease symptoms caused by each plant pathogenic fungus, and the control of diseases caused by each plant pathogenic fungus.
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This course examines the external morphology of insects, including the general evolution of the insect body and its parts. Discussions include the evolution of the head and thorax and their appendages, the reproductive organs, the wings, the abdomen, and their appendages. It also examines the relationship between structure and function; various activities at the organismal, organ, and cellular levels; homeostasis, the relationship and coordination of systems within the insect body and the environment; the respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, circulatory system, nervous and sensory system, muscular system, and endocrine system.
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Special topics courses are independent activities undertaken by students to gain greater mastery of their field of study and deepen their understanding of research problems. The final output of these special topics courses is a written report in the form of a scientific paper and a thesis research proposal, which are presented at a colloquium.
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This course explains the basic concepts and understanding of Weed Management. In general, the course material includes an introduction, concepts of weed science, weed biology, weed ecology, weed physiology, important weeds in agricultural land, invasive plants and their management, the basics of weed control, and herbicides.
The course discusses the concept and importance of insect diseases, characteristics of insect disease-causing agents, mechanisms of insect pathogen infection, interactions between pathogens and host insects, epizootics and the application and utilization of insect pathogens in the field of plant protection.
PHT Elective Courses: The insect ecology course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of insect ecology, focusing on insect populations, communities, and ecosystems. This course provides the theoretical and practical foundations necessary to understand the key roles of insects in ecosystems and how ecological factors influence them and vice versa. This course will also equip students with the ability to apply this knowledge to environmental conservation research and practice. This will help students understand the important role of insects in ecosystems and the broader environment.
The course on plant disease physiology is a Pjbl course where the course aims to (1) provide opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge regarding developments in the field of plant disease physiology. (2) improve students' abilities in conducting research on plant disease physiology. Lecture materials include developments in the field of plant disease physiology, the process of plant pathogen infection, physiological and chemical changes in diseased plants, morphological and biochemical characteristics of host plant resistance. In each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions and conducting peer reviews. Assessments will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
This course aims to (1) provide students with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge regarding scientific advances in microbial and plant interactions, the theory of coexistence and coevolution, the presence of microbes in plants, microbial associations with plants: benefits and their mechanisms; harms and mechanisms of pathogenic microbial infection; mechanisms of plant resistance to pathogens and stresses, and important issues related to agriculture; and (2) improve students' abilities in conducting research on microbial and plant interactions. This course will discuss microbial associations with plants: benefits and their mechanisms; harms and mechanisms of pathogenic microbial infection; mechanisms of plant resistance to pathogens and stresses; and important issues related to agriculture. In each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions, and conducting peer reviews. Assessment will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
The course aims to (1) provide opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge regarding scientific advances in the knowledge of soilborne pathogen ecology, (2) improve students' abilities in conducting research in the field of soilborne pathogens. Lecture materials include the characteristics of soil microorganisms, the nature of the soil rhizosphere, and plant roots, soil characterization and abiotic factors and their interactions. The role of non-host plants, the effect of adding organic matter on the development of soilborne pathogens and biological control of soilborne pathogens and host resistance. In each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions and conducting peer reviews. Assessment will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
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This course explains the basic concepts and understanding of Weed Management. In general, the course material includes an introduction, concepts of weed science, weed biology, weed ecology, weed physiology, important weeds in agricultural land, invasive plants and their management, the basics of weed control, and herbicides.
The course discusses the concept and importance of insect diseases, characteristics of insect disease-causing agents, mechanisms of insect pathogen infection, interactions between pathogens and host insects, epizootics and the application and utilization of insect pathogens in the field of plant protection.
The insect ecology course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of insect ecology, focusing on insect populations, communities, and ecosystems. This course provides the theoretical and practical foundations necessary to understand the key role of insects in ecosystems and how ecological factors influence them, and vice versa. This course will also equip students with the skills to apply this knowledge to environmental conservation research and practice. This will help students understand the vital role of insects in ecosystems and the broader environment.
The course on plant disease physiology is a Pjbl course where the course aims to (1) provide opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge regarding developments in the field of plant disease physiology. (2) improve students' abilities in conducting research on plant disease physiology. Lecture materials include developments in the field of plant disease physiology, the process of plant pathogen infection, physiological and chemical changes in diseased plants, morphological and biochemical characteristics of host plant resistance. In each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions and conducting peer reviews. Assessments will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
This course aims to (1) provide students with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge regarding scientific advances in microbial and plant interactions, the theory of coexistence and coevolution, the presence of microbes in plants, microbial associations with plants: benefits and their mechanisms; harms and mechanisms of pathogenic microbial infection; mechanisms of plant resistance to pathogens and stresses, and important issues related to agriculture; and (2) improve students' abilities in conducting research on microbial and plant interactions. This course will discuss microbial associations with plants: benefits and their mechanisms; harms and mechanisms of pathogenic microbial infection; mechanisms of plant resistance to pathogens and stresses; and important issues related to agriculture. In each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions, and conducting peer reviews. Assessment will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
The course aims to (1) provide opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge regarding scientific advances in the knowledge of soilborne pathogen ecology, (2) improve students' abilities in conducting research in the field of soilborne pathogens. Lecture materials include the characteristics of soil microorganisms, the nature of the soil rhizosphere, and plant roots, soil characterization and abiotic factors and their interactions. The role of non-host plants, the effect of adding organic matter on the development of soilborne pathogens and biological control of soilborne pathogens and host resistance. In each phase of learning, students will be actively involved in individual and group work, expressing opinions and conducting peer reviews. Assessment will include tests, non-tests, individual and group assignments.
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The Plant-Insect Relationships course examines the fundamentals of interactions between plants that resist insect consumption and insects that seek to optimize their use of plants as food sources. This knowledge will be useful in agriculture, particularly in plant protection to control insect pests. In relation to plant protection, the focus is primarily on herbivorous insects. In each phase of the learning process, students actively participate in individual and group work, expressing opinions, and analyzing relevant journal articles. Assessments include tests/quizzes, individual and group assignments, and practical work.
The material discussed in the MK Insects as Spreaders of Plant Pathogens includes the history of the development and scope of the science of arthropods and nematodes as spreaders of plant pathogens; methods of transmission and spread of plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses) and toxins (plant toxemia) by arthropods and nematodes; factors that influence the transmission of arthropods and nematodes; epidemiology and management of plant pathogens transferred by arthropods and nematode vectors.
This course aims to explain the basic concepts and understanding of plant disease epidemics and epidemiology, monocyclic and polycyclic processes in plant disease epidemics, modeling, simulation, and forecasting of plant disease epidemics, and estimating yield losses and managing plant diseases.
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The Plant-Insect Relationships course examines the fundamentals of interactions between plants that resist insect consumption and insects that seek to optimize their use of plants as food sources. This knowledge will be useful in agriculture, particularly in plant protection to control insect pests. In relation to plant protection, the focus is primarily on herbivorous insects. In each phase of the learning process, students actively participate in individual and group work, expressing opinions, and analyzing relevant journal articles. Assessments include tests/quizzes, individual and group assignments, and practical work.
The material discussed in the MK Insects as Spreaders of Plant Pathogens includes the history of the development and scope of the science of arthropods and nematodes as spreaders of plant pathogens; methods of transmission and spread of plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses) and toxins (plant toxemia) by arthropods and nematodes; factors that influence the transmission of arthropods and nematodes; epidemiology and management of plant pathogens transferred by arthropods and nematode vectors.
The course aims to explain the basic understanding and concepts of epidemics and epidemiology of plant diseases, monocyclic and polycyclic processes in plant disease epidemics, modeling, simulation, and forecasting of plant disease epidemics, as well as estimating yield losses and managing plant diseases.
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Activity Documentation
Summer Course 2025
Summer Course 2025
2025 Mini Symposium and Scientific Seminar
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ASIC 2024
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