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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Basic concepts, definitions, classification, methods of preparation and utilization of GM crops, genetic resources and new agronomic traits 2. Maize 3. Rice (golden rice) 4. Wheat 5. Barley 6. Rye, triticale and oats 7. Potato, cassava, sugar beet 8. Oil crops - oilseed rape, soybeans, sunflower 9. Peas, lentils, beans, vetch 10. Tomatoes 11. Alfalfa 12. Present and future of biotech crops - the importance of growing GM crops, legislation and approval of biotechnology products, patents
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Preparation for the Exam
- 60 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Subject Biotech crops and their utilization aims to introduce students basic concepts and methods of preparation of biotech crops in the introductory part of the course. In following lectures, students will be familiar in detail with major biotech crops. The final lecture is focused on clarifying the meaning of genetically modified (GM) crops biotechnology and legislation in this field.
Explain the basic concepts, methods of preparation of biotech crops and their use.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Written exam
Successful passing the written test and oral examination is a prerequisite for passing the exam.
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Recommended literature
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Kempken, F., & Jung, C. (2010). Genetic modification of plants: agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Berlin: Springer.
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Khachatourians GG, McHughen A, Scorza R, Nip W-K, Haui YH, eds. (2002). Transgenic plants and crops. New York: Marcel Dekker.
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Liang GH and Skinner DZ, eds. (2004). Genetically modified crops:their development, uses, and risks. . The Haworth Press, New York.
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