PLANT BREEDING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

PLANTSCI 340

Presents an overview of the techniques, biology and underlying theory of plant tissue culture, genetic engineering and genome editing. Overviews of research and commercial applications, and issues/challenges in the area of plant biotechnology are also covered.

PLANTSCI 501

Principles involved in breeding and maintaining economic crops; factors affecting the choice of breeding methods; alternative approaches through hybridization and selection.

PLANTSCI 957

Current research in plant breeding and plant genetics. Explore cutting-edge research methods and findings. Develop and refine scientific presentation skills.

PLANTSCI 502

Introduction to a wide array of laboratory and field techniques used in breeding and maintaining economically important crops.

PLANTSCI 110

Introduces the basic principles of plant science and technology as they apply to cultivated plants. Topics include the historical and economic importance of plants for food, feed, and fiber; origin, classification, and geographic distribution; plant breeding; growth, development, and physiology; agroecosystems and practices; field and greenhouse production; integrated pest management; and marketing practices. Discuss and apply associated technologies (e.g. gene editing, remote sensing, unmanned aerial vehicles).