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Biotechnology for industries using plants and plant products. The principles and applications of advanced cell biology, plant tissue culture and genetic engineering. Use of natural products in industry.
In this course, students will first be introduced to the principles and applications of plant tissue culture research as well as the biology of cultured plant cells. An overview of genetic engineering of plants, its potential use and public concerns will follow. In the last section of the course, research advances on aspects of plant hormone biology, development and disease resistance will be covered. Practical skills with plant tissue culture and regulation of enzymes, as well as library-based research and effective oral scientific presentation skills will also be emphasized.
An appreciation of the basic concepts of crop plant evolution, “Green Revolution”, classical plant breeding and mutagenesis breedingAn understanding of important concepts in plant development and their connections to biotechnologyAn understanding of the morphogenic and biochemical capabilities of cultured plant cellsAn understanding of the potential of plant tissue culture technology for biotechnological applicationsAn appreciation of the issues concerning genetic engineering of plantsA detailed understanding of the roles and actions of plant hormones in plant developmental processes and disease resistanceAn understanding of plant-microbial interactions and their importanceBasic skills in plant tissue culture investigationsBasic skills in investigating plant proteins that can inhibit animal digestive enzymes.
BIOL252 or BIOL254
Labs held in PAMS Room 249. Lab sessions start the week of Monday 22 February 2010.
David Leung
Paula Jameson
Manfred Ingerfeld
No textbook has been recommended to be purchased. Relevant library resources and readingmaterials will be suggested to the students during lectures.
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It is compulsory to wear a lab coat in the laboratory.
Domestic fee $1,299.00
International fee $6,000.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .