Genetic resources

Lecturer:

Course typ:

Vorlesung und Seminar

Description:

Definition of genetic resources. Primary, secondary and tertiary gene pool. Crossability

and adaptation of genetic resources. Genetic distances. Multivariate methods for

DNA markers and phenotypic traits. Cluster analysis, principal component analysis.

Implementation of analytical methods with appropriate software. Utilization of genetic

resources for breeding. Starting points for the expansion of breeding pools with genetic

resources. Monitoring of diversity and performance in the expansion of breeding pools.

Excursion to the gene bank in Gatersleben

Literature: FAO (2015) The Second Report on the State of the World"s Animal Genetic

Resources for Food and Agriculture

Examination requirements:

Overview of genetic resources and their use in a livestock or crop species. Profound

knowledge of utilization and conservation of genetic resources.

Literatur:
Literature: FAO (2015) The Second Report on the State of the World"s Animal Genetic

Resources for Food and Agriculture

Students learn the value of genetic resources for crop and livestock. They know

different methods to describe the genetic diversity and for prioritization of measures

for conservation and can apply them to a practical example. They know how to collect,

evaluate and conserve genetic resources. They know different technological approaches

(in vivo, in vitro) for the conservation and management of genetic resources. The

students know methods for the utilization of genetic resources for breeding programs.

The students know the history, political meaning and the institutions of the global system

for the conservation of plant and animal genetic resources.

Place:

unspecified

Semester:

WiSe 2017/18

Course number:

740732

Performance accreditation:

Examination: Written exam (45 minutes, 50%) and presentation (about 20 minutes, 50%)

Area classification:

Vorlesungsverzeichnis WiSe 2017/2018 > Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften > Masterstudiengang Agrarwissenschaften > Studienrichtung Integrated Plant and Animal Breeding > Block B > Wintersemester > M.Agr.0133 Genetic resources

ECTS credit points:

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