English title:
Traditional and molecular aspects of grapevine breeding and selection
Course ID:
958341
ECTS credits:
3,0
Title in native language:
Traditional and molecular aspects of grapevine breeding and selection (in Eng.)
Traditional and molecular aspects of grapevine breeding and selection (in Eng.)
Term Semester:
Autumn/Winter
Instruction language(s):
English
Course content:
Recent trends in grapevine breeding, both in terms of basic research and practical programs, will be shown to the students.
Nowadays challenges faced by table- and wine-grape breeders will be highlighted.
Students will learn the different advantages and disadvantages of traditional and molecular breeding methods.
Nowadays challenges faced by table- and wine-grape breeders will be highlighted.
Students will learn the different advantages and disadvantages of traditional and molecular breeding methods.
Expected previous knowledge:
No
Learning outcomes:
The student:
- will identify the different genetic sources for grapevine breeding programs
- will identify the advantages and disadvantages of traditional and molecular breeding methods
- will understand the connection between traditional and molecular selection
- will acquire updated information on grapevine breeding programs
- will identify the different genetic sources for grapevine breeding programs
- will identify the advantages and disadvantages of traditional and molecular breeding methods
- will understand the connection between traditional and molecular selection
- will acquire updated information on grapevine breeding programs
Teaching and learning methods:
Lectures (Zoom)
Seminars
Seminars
Exam method:
An essay (40%), attendence (10%) and a written exam (50%).
Organisation: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
Country:
Austria
Acronym:
BOKU
ERASMUS+ code:
A WIEN03
Teaching period summer semester:
22. Feb 2021 - 30. Sep 2021
Teaching period winter semester:
13. Oct 2020 - 21. Feb 2021
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