Plant Genetics and Breeding

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This course provides an in-depth study of plant classification and identification. Students will learn the principles of taxonomy, including the use of keys, manuals, and molecular techniques to identify plant species. The course covers the evolutionary relationships among plants, the history of plant classification systems, and current trends in plant systematics. Practical sessions will involve collecting, identifying, and classifying plants in the field and herbarium work. This course is essential for botanists, ecologists, and conservationists.

Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to Plant Genetics
• What is plant genetics? • Historical foundations: Mendel and the pea plant experiments. • DNA, genes, and chromosomes in plants.

Module 2 – Principles of Heredity
• Mendel’s Laws: segregation and independent assortment. • Dominant, recessive, and co-dominant traits. • Monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.

Module 3 – Genetic Variation in Plants
• Mutation, recombination, and polyploidy. • Natural vs. induced variation. • Role of genetic diversity in plant survival.

Module 4 – Modern Plant Molecular Genetics
• Structure and function of plant DNA. • Gene expression and regulation. • DNA markers and molecular mapping.

Module 5 – Introduction to Plant Breeding
• Definition and objectives of plant breeding. • Conventional breeding methods: • Selection • Hybridization • Mass and pure-line selection • Examples from major crops.

Module 6 – Advanced Plant Breeding Techniques

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