The Department of Plant Protection at the College of Agriculture at the University of Basra organized a seminar on emerging plant diseases: causes and effects.

The seminar, presented by Professor Dr. Mohammed Hamza Abbas, aimed to clarify the causes of the spread of emerging plant diseases and analyze their impact on food security, the economy, and the environment.

The seminar addressed the causes of this dangerous phenomenon, including the evolution of pathogens, globalization, international trade, environmental changes, agricultural practices, and human factors.

The study concluded that addressing this phenomenon requires international cooperation, the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, and investment in research and modern technologies to develop resistant crops.

Division of Media and Government Communication / College of Agriculture