Applied Plant Biotechnology
Course description
This course is designed for students who want to understand how modern biotechnological tools can be applied to develop the crops of the future and contribute to sustainable agriculture. It provides both theoretical and practical knowledge in key areas of plant biotechnology, including plant breeding, tissue culture, genetic modification, and genome editing technologies such as CRISPR/Cas.
Throughout the course, students will gain hands-on experience with important molecular and biotechnological methods used in plant research and crop improvement, with particular emphasis on in vitro shoot and root formation. The course combines lectures, laboratory exercises, literature studies, seminars, and case studies to create an interactive learning environment.
By integrating theory with practical applications, the course equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to analyze and solve challenges related to modern plant breeding and sustainable plant production.
Entry Requirements
Course facts
BI1406, Applied Plant Biotechnology, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Finalized by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom landskap och trädgård (PN - LT), 2021-11-15
Valid from : Autumn semester 2022 (2022-08-29)
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Biology, Horticultural Science
Grading Scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
Objectives
On completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- analyse factors affecting micropropagation and perform plant tissue culture independently
- apply various genetic transformation methods including genome editing and other common molecular techniques used in plant molecular biology
- independently design a research project using different biotechnological and molecular approaches.
Content
The course comprises:
- theory of plant tissue culture, in particular in vitro shoot and root culture, genetic transformation, genome editing, gene cloning and other modern molecular biological methods
- an update of the current global situation with genetically modified crops
- establishment of new in vitro plant cultures, including both meristem and node culture and in vitro rooting, genetic transformation via Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer, DNA-isolation, PCR and analyses of gene expression by qRT-PCR
- case studies with focus on specific problems related to plant breeding, e.g. plant domestication, rooting, plant resilience and product quality for agricultural and horticultural crops.
Scheduled laboratory practices, seminars and study visits are compulsory.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
The examination consists of written and oral presentation of reports. To pass the course, approved participation in all obligatory course components, approved reports and approved oral presentations are required.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Plant Breeding
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Plant Biology for Sustainable Production - Master's Programme
- Horticultural Science - Master's Programme
- Horticultural Science Programme
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0001 |
The Course Replaces
BI0911, BI1061, BI1344