Plant Biology for Breeding and Protection
Entry Requirements
- 60 credits biology or
- 60 credits Forest Sciences including 15 credits chemistry
- 60 credits Horticultural Science including 15 credits chemistry
- 60 credits Agricultural Science including 15 credits in chemistry
and
- English 6
Course facts
BI1296, Plant Biology for Breeding and Protection, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Biology
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
- 60 credits biology or
- 60 credits Forest Sciences including 15 credits chemistry
- 60 credits Horticultural Science including 15 credits chemistry
- 60 credits Agricultural Science including 15 credits in chemistry
and
- English 6
Objectives
The course focuses on plant biology for breeding and protection in a global perspective. Bioinformatics with focus on analyzing –omics data to improve and better understand plant breeding and protection will be an important part of the course. Techniques, including GM and genome editing, and their applications in plant breeding and protection will be evaluated and discussed. At the end of this course the student(s) should be able to:
- Explain plant genetics and ploidy
- Evaluate and compare plant breeding methods for improving target trait(s)
- Classify plants as per breeding and propagation systems, and identify sources of trait variation for further use in plant breeding
- Define and evaluate plant disease diagnosis and control
- Describe the biology of plant pathogens and pests and their interaction with plants
- Explain modern breeding tools in plant breeding and protection
- Analyze omics data for plant breeding and protection by bioinformatics
- Communicate plant breeding and protection to a broad audience
- Discuss ethical questions related to plant breeding and protection
Content
The course content consists primarily of the following points:
- Process of plant breeding (overview, genetics and genetic resource enhancement etc.)
- Genotype-by-environment interaction and adaptation to environmental stresses.
- Pre/Breeding programs in Sweden and worldwide
- Biology of plant pathogens and pests
- Plant disease diagnosis, management and control
- Plant pathogen interactions
- Plant immunity
- Modern breeding tools, including GM and genome editing, and their application in plant breeding and protection
- Ethical questions related to plant breeding and protection and breeders’ rights
- Bioinformatics and –omics data for plant breeding and protection
Laboratory work, student project and seminars are mandatory.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
To pass the course, approved written and/or oral assignments, approved participation in the mandatory parts and passed written examination are needed.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Plant Protection Biology
Cooperating departments
Department of Plant Breeding
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Plant Biology for Sustainable Production - Master's Programme
- Plant Biology for Sustainable Production - Master's programme
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0101 |
Other Information
Please note that this course is run conducted simultaneously on two campuses (Ultuna and Alnarp). Most lectures will be delivered from the Alnarp campus, with Ultuna students attending online in dedicated classrooms, while some lectures will be held on site. In addition, students will take part in seminars and an infection lab on-site.