The Department of Phytopathology addresses the interrelationships between pathogenic microorganisms or viruses and crops. The focus is on studies on physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms of interaction in the system plant pests along with the establishment of effective, environmentally-friendly control methods. The following research priorities are currently being processed: Biological control, induced disease resistance, pathogen - mediated resistance by plant viruses, dry controlling phytopathogenic fungi, special Aspects of Mycology, interactions of mycotoxins by microorganisms.