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PLS0032

Advanced Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources

The course content consists of the following main items:



  • Importance of genetic resources and plant breeding for sustainable and successful plant growing.



  • Genetic variation and gene erosion in horticultural plant species.



  • Collections and international aspects of genetic resources.



  • Biotechnological tools and their use in plant breeding.



  • DNA markers and their use in plant breeding.



  • Case studies on e.g. disease resistance or product quality and how these characteristics can be genetically altered and improved. Case studies to be reported in writing and orally.



  • Excursions to institutes or companies involved in plant breeding.




Implementation


The course will include lectures, laboratory practices, study visits, seminars on scientific publications, project design and oral presentation of the designed project.


Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

PLS0032 Advanced Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, 10.0 Credits

Subjects

Biology

Education cycle

Postgraduate level

Grading scale

Pass / Failed

Prior knowledge

Accepted as PhD-student.

Objectives

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • use genetic theory and practices to design a breeding strategy for a given species

  • understand the role of genetic resources in plant breeding

  • evaluate and utilize genetic resources for a given species

  • apply modern technology to plant breeding

Content

The course content consists of the following main items:

  • Importance of genetic resources and plant breeding for sustainable and successful plant growing.

  • Genetic variation and gene erosion in horticultural plant species.

  • Collections and international aspects of genetic resources.

  • Biotechnological tools and their use in plant breeding.

  • DNA markers and their use in plant breeding.

  • Case studies on e.g. disease resistance or product quality and how these characteristics can be genetically altered and improved. Case studies to be reported in writing and orally.

  • Excursions to institutes or companies involved in plant breeding.

Implementation

The course will include lectures, laboratory practices, study visits, seminars on scientific publications, project design and oral presentation of the designed project.

Formats and requirements for examination

Seminars and written reports and oral presentation of the designed project.

Responsible department

Department of Plant Breeding