Course: Utilization of Biodiversity and Genetic Resources in Plant Breeding (3502-471)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Karl Schmid (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

lecture with seminar, exercise and excursion

In-Class Hours Per Week:

2

Contents:

Biodiversity of agricultural and natural ecosystems. Evolution Domestication and adaptation of crop plants. Influence of plant breeding on genetic diversity. Use of molecular markers in the characterization of genetic diversity.

Literature:

Original scientific articles, review papers and book chapters, which will be provided via ILIAS.

Location:

Hohenheim

Remarks:

Introduction into the material with handouts and slides. Practical exercises and computer labs.

Module:

• 3502-470 Plant Genetic Resources (compulsory)

eLearning:

Course in ILIAS