AGRI100314 Crop plants and genetic resources
- Type
- course with continuous assessment
- Semester hours
- 3
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Vollmann, Johann
- Organisation
- Crop Breeding and Genomics
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2026
- Languages of instruction
- Deutsch
- Content
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Genetic resources as an example of biological resources in agriculture.
Evolution of crops plants; plant breeding; collection, maintenance, characterisation and utilization of plant genetic resources;
case studies (crop species, description of genetic variation, application of molecular markers);
national and international activities
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- Previous knowledge expected
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Basic knowledge of biology
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- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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Recognition of genetic resources as a major resource for agriculture, human nutrition and the non-food sector. Understanding of the importance of collecting, maintaining and utilization of genetic resources. Explaining and solving of problems related to agricultural seed issues.
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You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.