The course aims to introduce the newest progress in technologies to makesite-specific changes in genomes (genome editing), identify genesimportant for specific phenotypes (GWAS) and advanced genotype selection in breeding (genomic selection).
After completing the course the students should be able to:
(Knowledge)
- describe the theoretical basis for different genome editing and selectionstrategies and evaluate their advantages and disadvantages
- describe molecular mechanisms behind the crop-related characters, e.g.disease resistance and quality traits
- characterize a number of key genes with major historic relevance in plantbreeding (e.g. mlo and dwarf-8)
- mention major databases and literature within the area
(Skills)- demonstrate laboratory experience in plant genome editing and selection- demonstrate laboratory experience in bioinformatics
(Competencies)
- construct programs for crop improvement using genome editing andselection
- apply knowledge on molecular mechanisms behind selected plant charactersto design demanded crop phenotypes
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