Molecular breeding and plant genetics
A.A. 2018/2019
Obiettivi formativi
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
Risultati apprendimento attesi
Non definiti
Periodo: Secondo semestre
Modalità di valutazione: Esame
Giudizio di valutazione: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Corso singolo
Questo insegnamento non può essere seguito come corso singolo. Puoi trovare gli insegnamenti disponibili consultando il catalogo corsi singoli.
Programma e organizzazione didattica
Edizione unica
Responsabile
Programma
· 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.
· 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.
Prerequisiti
Basic knowledge of genetics and statistics.
The oral exam consists in a discussion on topics presented during the course
The oral exam consists in a discussion on topics presented during the course
Metodi didattici
Traditional lectures with powerpoint presentations, available to the students after the lecture
Materiale di riferimento
Scientific papers indicated at the beginning and during the course
AGR/07 - GENETICA AGRARIA
BIO/18 - GENETICA
BIO/18 - GENETICA
Lectures: 48 ore
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