Plant Protection Program Introduction

The Plant Protection Program at Yenişehir İbrahim Orhan Vocational School is the first and only program in Bursa that trains Plant Protection Technicians. As a requirement of sustainable agriculture, and to ensure that future generations can continue to benefit from agricultural lands, there is a strong need for well-trained and practically skilled Plant Protection Technicians capable of implementing effective plant protection practices.

Today, interviews with crop producers reveal that the greatest lack of knowledge lies in plant protection and plant nutrition, where most of the incorrect agricultural practices occur. Graduates of the Plant Protection Program acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge about agricultural chemicals and their applications. More importantly, they are equipped with the necessary competencies to control diseases, pests, and weeds while maintaining ecological balance and ensuring sustainable production. Thus, the program not only meets the sector’s demand for qualified technical personnel but also trains individuals capable of establishing and managing their own agricultural enterprises.

Program Content

Within this program, students receive education in two main disciplines: Plant Protection Entomology and Phytopathology.
The curriculum provides knowledge in the following areas:

• Identification, symptoms, distribution, biology, bioecology, and control of harmful insects, mites, nematodes, and other animal pests, as well as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and weeds affecting plants

• Plant–pathogen interactions

• Effects of pesticides on environmental and human health

• Theoretical and practical training on integrated pest management methods

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can:

• Find employment in agricultural pesticide and seed companies

• Work in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

• Serve as responsible managers in agricultural pesticide dealerships after passing the relevant certification exam or establish their own pesticide dealerships

• Work in companies producing seedlings and saplings

Why Choose This Program?

• Broad employment opportunities in the agricultural sector

• Up-to-date and practice-oriented education content

• Increasing importance of the Plant Protection Technician profession due to the growing adoption of integrated pest management

• High agricultural potential of both the province of Bursa and the district of Yenişehir