Lehrveranstaltung: Biodiversity, Plant and Animal Genetic Resources (3802-421)

Personen:

• apl ProfDr Frank Rasche (verantwortlich)

Lehrform:

Vorlesung mit Seminar und Exkursion

SWS:

5

Inhalt:

As an interdisciplinary effort, this module gives an overview of fundamental aspects of biodiversity in natural and agricultural ecosystems in the tropics (incl. definitions, concepts). The lectures deal with: general aspects of diversity (genetic structure of populations, parameters for genetic diversity within and between populations, molecular markers as tools for assessment of genetic diversity; and economic value of biodiversity), plant genetic resources - PGR (underexploited/neglected PGR, exploration and collection, ex situ and in situ conservation, seed physiology aspects, farmers' knowledge on plant diversity, diversity of crop species, utilisation of PGR in plant breeding) and animal genetic resources - AGR (status and documentation, characterization, conservation of AGR and utilization in breeding; economic valuation of farm AGR). Further themes are the economic evaluation of agrobiodiversity, wildlife utilization and management, as well as genetic resources of rhizosphere microorganisms.

Lectures and discussions, seminars and/or posters prepared by students under supervision, excursion; powerpoint presentations, video, handouts.

Literatur:

Martin, K. 2002. Ökologie der Biozönosen. Springer, Berlin.

Veranstaltungsort:

Hohenheim

Anmerkungen:

Teaching strategies: -Lectures - to provide fundamental knowledge relevant to biodiversity - Group assignment - to encourage broader interdisciplinary thinking and design in a group context - Examination - the final test of competency Assessment: written exam 80%; seminar/poster presentation 20%

Modul:

• 3802-420 Biodiversity, Plant and Animal Genetic Resources (Pflicht)