BT3350:03
Conservation and Management of Plant Genetic Resources
Townsville
Prerequisites: BZ1020 recommended
20 lectures, 10 tutorials, 20 hours practicals. First semester.
Staff: Dr L Bielig.
Theoretical and applied aspects of the utilisation and management of plant genetic resources. Practical classes will emphasise a ‘hands on’ approach to germplasm conservation, including the collection of plant genetic resources from the North Queensland region.
Learning Objectives:
- to understand the evolution of selected crop plants and the role of genetics in plant improvement;
- to appreciate the relative merits of conventional breeding techniques and the newer approaches of biotechnology/genetic engineering;
- to understand the basic principles of germplasm collection, evaluation, management and conservation.
Assessment by a three-hour examination(60%); practical research project (15%); on course work (25%).
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