Kulturpflanzen und genetische Ressourcen

English title:

Crop plants and genetic resources

Course ID:

957121

ECTS credits:

3,0

Title in native language:
Kulturpflanzen und genetische Ressourcen

Term Semester:

Spring/Summer

Instruction language(s):

German

Course content:

Genetic resources as an example of biological resources in agriculture.
Evolution of crops plants; plant breeding; collection, maintenance, characterisation and utilization of plant genetic resources;
case studies (crop species, description of genetic variation, application of molecular markers);
national and international activities
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Expected previous knowledge:

Basic knowledge of biology<br>.

Learning outcomes:

Recognition of genetic resources as a major resource for agriculture, human nutrition and the non-food sector. Understanding of the importance of collecting, maintaining and utilization of genetic resources. Explaining and solving of problems related to agricultural seed issues.
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Teaching and learning methods:

Lecture, students seminar, guest lectures. Case studies and problem-based teaching and learning approaches.

Details URL:

https://online.boku.ac.at/BOKUonline/wbLv.wbShowLVDetail?pStpSpNr=293774

Scheduled dates:

http://online.boku.ac.at/BOKUonline/te_ortzeit.liste?corg=16570&clvnr=293774

Curriculum URL:

http://online.boku.ac.at/BOKUonline/wbLv.wbShowStellungInStp?pStpSpNr=293774