Woody plant biotechnology
A.A. 2024/2025
Obiettivi formativi
The course will provide the knowledge about the application of molecular genetics techniques to identify target genes in the all the sectors of woody plants (fruit trees, ornamental trees, forest trees and bioenergy dedicated trees), for enhancing plant characteristics and fitness. Particular attention will be paid to the identification of genes involved in the response of woody plants to biotic and abiotic stresses.
Risultati apprendimento attesi
After passing the exam, the student:
- will have acquired knowledge of biotechnological techniques for identifying target genes;
- will be able to set up an experiment for woody species;
- will be able to choose the most suitable biotechnological applications for the identification of key genes to improve the characteristics of woody plants;
- will have acquired a correct and adequate scientific vocabulary.
- will have acquired knowledge of biotechnological techniques for identifying target genes;
- will be able to set up an experiment for woody species;
- will be able to choose the most suitable biotechnological applications for the identification of key genes to improve the characteristics of woody plants;
- will have acquired a correct and adequate scientific vocabulary.
Periodo: Secondo semestre
Modalità di valutazione: Esame
Giudizio di valutazione: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Corso singolo
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Programma e organizzazione didattica
Edizione unica
Responsabile
Periodo
Secondo semestre
Programma
Introduction on woody plants: basic concepts on trees.
Pre-breeding on woody plants: identification of genetic resources, characterization of the germplasm, elements of population genetics.
Molecular methods to identify pathways and genes of interest.
Molecular methods to exploit genes and gene variants.
Molecular methods applied to tree crops: Case studies for: i) identification of genes involved in the resistance to downy and powdery mildew in grapevine; ii) identification of genes involved in the response to abiotic stress in grapevine; iii) identification of genes involved in the response to
abiotic and biotic stress, and responsible of fruit quality in apple (texture, etc.); iv) identification of genes responsible of fruit qualitative characteristics in Citrus spp.; v) others.
Molecular methods applied to ornamental and forest tree species. Case studies for: i) identification of genes responsible of trunk performance and wood quality; ii) others.
Molecular methods applied to bioenergy dedicated trees. Case studies for: i) identification of genes responsible of lignin content in poplar; ii) others.
Laboratory and computational activities.
Pre-breeding on woody plants: identification of genetic resources, characterization of the germplasm, elements of population genetics.
Molecular methods to identify pathways and genes of interest.
Molecular methods to exploit genes and gene variants.
Molecular methods applied to tree crops: Case studies for: i) identification of genes involved in the resistance to downy and powdery mildew in grapevine; ii) identification of genes involved in the response to abiotic stress in grapevine; iii) identification of genes involved in the response to
abiotic and biotic stress, and responsible of fruit quality in apple (texture, etc.); iv) identification of genes responsible of fruit qualitative characteristics in Citrus spp.; v) others.
Molecular methods applied to ornamental and forest tree species. Case studies for: i) identification of genes responsible of trunk performance and wood quality; ii) others.
Molecular methods applied to bioenergy dedicated trees. Case studies for: i) identification of genes responsible of lignin content in poplar; ii) others.
Laboratory and computational activities.
Prerequisiti
Knowledge on botany woody plants and molecular biology.
Metodi didattici
Teaching methods will promote both teacher- and student-based strategies. The main teaching methods used will be lectures, worked examples, flipped classroom, case-based learning, project-based learning, laboratory exercises. A couple of academic and/or business experts will be invited. Teaching visit.
Materiale di riferimento
Slides, scientific publications.
Modalità di verifica dell’apprendimento e criteri di valutazione
Oral examination at the end of course. Writing of a research project on a topic chosen by the student.
Evaluation criteria: Knowledge of theoretical and practical contents. Autonomy in choosing the most appropriate methodological investigation for a given plant problem. Acquisition of specialist terminology related to the discipline. Adequate level of communication skills.
Evaluation criteria: Knowledge of theoretical and practical contents. Autonomy in choosing the most appropriate methodological investigation for a given plant problem. Acquisition of specialist terminology related to the discipline. Adequate level of communication skills.
AGR/03 - ARBORICOLTURA GENERALE E COLTIVAZIONI ARBOREE - CFU: 6
Laboratori: 16 ore
Lezioni: 40 ore
Lezioni: 40 ore
Docente:
De Lorenzis Gabriella
Turni:
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Docente:
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Ricevimento:
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