Molecular Breeding and Plant Genetics
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The main goal of the course is to supply the students with knowledge about the strategies and tools used in breeding programs, combining quantitative genetics and biotechnology to identify the genomic regions containing genes of interest and, subsequently, to conceive appropriate crosses and selection strategies
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
· How to study agronomically important traits. From simple Mendelian traits (e.g. disease resistance) to quantitative traits.
· Variance and heritability of a phenotypic trait. Relevance of heritability in breeding programs.
· Genetic molecular markers and linkage map constructions as breeding tools.
· Identification of gene associated with traits of agronomical value through various approaches: candidate gene, Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), Marker Assisted Selection (or Breeding, MAS or MAB), genomic selection, etc.
· Experimental design strategies used in breeding programs for the improvement and selection of plant and animal species; examples in grass and tree species.
· Relevance, analysis and exploitation of the genetic variability available in germplasm collection and repositories.
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Scientific papers indicated at the beginning and during the course
PREREQUISITES AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Basic knowledge of genetics and statistics.
The oral exam consists in a discussion on topics presented during the course.
TEACHING METHODS
Traditional lectures with powerpoint presentations, available to the students after the lecture.
LANGUAGE
English
WEB PAGES
Unimi Ariel website
· Variance and heritability of a phenotypic trait. Relevance of heritability in breeding programs.
· Genetic molecular markers and linkage map constructions as breeding tools.
· Identification of gene associated with traits of agronomical value through various approaches: candidate gene, Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), Marker Assisted Selection (or Breeding, MAS or MAB), genomic selection, etc.
· Experimental design strategies used in breeding programs for the improvement and selection of plant and animal species; examples in grass and tree species.
· Relevance, analysis and exploitation of the genetic variability available in germplasm collection and repositories.
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Scientific papers indicated at the beginning and during the course
PREREQUISITES AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Basic knowledge of genetics and statistics.
The oral exam consists in a discussion on topics presented during the course.
TEACHING METHODS
Traditional lectures with powerpoint presentations, available to the students after the lecture.
LANGUAGE
English
WEB PAGES
Unimi Ariel website
AGR/07 - AGRICULTURAL GENETICS
BIO/18 - GENETICS
BIO/18 - GENETICS
Lectures: 48 hours
Professors:
Gianfranceschi Luca Enrico Angelo, Gregis Veronica
Professor(s)
Reception:
Upon email request
2nd floor, C building, Dept. of Biosciences