Development of Crop Ideotypes
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
Objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of multidisciplinary approaches to design and breed new crop ideotypes to improve quantity, quality, efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production for different end-uses. Integrating genetics, genomics and modeling, the course is centered on ideotype breeding with special focus on cereals and other cultivated plants as case studies.
Knowledge of the principles of ideotype breeding. Understanding of genetic and molecular mechanisms controlling plant architecture and development and how their manipulation can be applied to crop breeding. Connecting understanding of plant gene function and genetic diversity to traits and field performance. Use of biophysical models to design ideotypes targeting current climate and future projections.
Knowledge of the principles of ideotype breeding. Understanding of genetic and molecular mechanisms controlling plant architecture and development and how their manipulation can be applied to crop breeding. Connecting understanding of plant gene function and genetic diversity to traits and field performance. Use of biophysical models to design ideotypes targeting current climate and future projections.
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
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Ideotype concept. General principles of plant growth and development. Genetic control of plant height - Green Revolution genes. Developmental plasticity and plant height submergence tolerance in rice. Genetic control of plant architecture - shoot branching and tillering. Genetic and environmental control of flowering in cereals. Genetics of inflorescence architecture and grain yield. Genetic basis of plant organ size. Phenotyping and genetic mapping of morphological traits in barley. Biophysical models to analyze G × E × M interaction. Defining ideotype profiles using biophysical models. Climate change scenarios for mid-term ideotyping strategies.
Reference Material
Lecture presentations, research and review articles available at Ariel site http://lrossinispb.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v3/Home/
Specific requests and examination modalities
Students are expected to have a good knowledge of: plant cell biology, morphology and reproduction; genetics, crop physiology and statistics. Basic knowledge of molecular biology and associated techniques including PCR, molecular markers is also desirable.
The exam involves an in depth presentation of a specific topic previously defined with the lecturer, followed by questions on the rest of the course programme.
Reference Material
Lecture presentations, research and review articles available at Ariel site http://lrossinispb.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v3/Home/
Specific requests and examination modalities
Students are expected to have a good knowledge of: plant cell biology, morphology and reproduction; genetics, crop physiology and statistics. Basic knowledge of molecular biology and associated techniques including PCR, molecular markers is also desirable.
The exam involves an in depth presentation of a specific topic previously defined with the lecturer, followed by questions on the rest of the course programme.
AGR/07 - AGRICULTURAL GENETICS - University credits: 6
Lectures: 48 hours
Professor:
Rossini Laura
Shifts:
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Professor:
Rossini LauraProfessor(s)
Reception:
By appointment to be arranged in advance by e.mail.
Office c/o DiSAA (Agronomy), Via Celoria 2, Milan, or via MS Teams.