Lectures.Practicals in greenhouse and lab. Hand in of report.

Genetic improvements account for about one half of the growth in plant production during the 20th century. With the new tools of genome sequencing and gene expression we have a much more finetuned knowledge than before. Itis therefore essential to know how both older and new tools may be used to improve quality, quantity, adaptation to climate, dieseases or improve nutrient use efficiency. This will be illustrated through lectures and practicals.

Through exposure to unfamiliar genetic variation in plants the student will need to explain it, describe it in writing and becomee familiar with the terms used.

Fronter. Discussions during practicals and report writing.

Poehlman and Sleper: Breeding Field Crops 5th Edition (2006). Course compendium

BIO120, Introductory Genetics or similar level

Practicals are mandatory, and the report will be graded

Lab report and written exam count 50% each in the final grade. Both parts must be passed.

150 h

Special requirements in Science

BIO243 (5 credits)

Lectures 2 hrs per week Practicals 3 h x 6 weeks.

All lectures and practicals will be avilable in English on Fronter and it will be facilitated for English-speaking students to follow the course, although lectures and instructions are in Norwegian.

External examiner used in grading