Crop Science and Plant Breeding - B M - Methods for Breeding Field Crops
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General information |
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| Course name | Methods for Breeding Field Crops |
| Course type | Lecture |
| Course code | AEF-agr046 |
| Course coordinator | Prof. Dr. Christian Jung |
| Faculty | Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences |
| Examination office | Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences |
| Short summary |
The module deals with the most important crops under central European conditions. Botany, genetics, importance and history of the crops will be introduced. General and specific aspects of breeding methodo- logy will be explained. |
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| Study level | Master |
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Information about credit points, evaluation and frequency |
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| ECTS | 6 |
| Evaluation | Written exam |
| Frequency | Winter semester |
Information about teaching language |
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| Teaching language | English |
| Minimum language requirement | B1 |
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Information about requirements |
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| Recommended requirements |
Advanced understanding of genetics, evolution, botany and breeding of major crop species. AgriGenomics students successful passing of module “Introduction to crop and animal breeding“ |
Information about course content, reading list and additional information |
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| Course Content |
The students learn how crop plants evolved from their wild ancestors. They learn basic breeding methodo- logy and specific breeding programs for the respective crops. The features of different kinds of cultivars will be understood. Emphasis will be given to biotechnological techniques like molecular markers and geneti- cally modified plants. The students will also learn how genomic techniques are employed in modern bree- ding schemes. |
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