Plant breeding and seed productionLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: BE00AG72
Credits
3 op
Objective
The student
- knows the historical development of plant breeding
- understands the genetic bases of plant breeding and knows plant breeding methods
- knows plant varieties on the market and can choose varieties based on plant cultivation and market conditions
- knows the conditions and regulations for seed cultivation and trade in Finland and within the EU
Content
The basics of general genetics and plant breeding
Various plant breeding methods, including genetic modification (GM / GMO)
Variety development and variety experiments
Seed production, sorting and trading in Finland
Seed control and monitoring in Finland
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production and Life on land
Qualifications
No prerequisites.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.
Materials
Reference list, see course plan and moodle site