Course Description
This course provides graduate-level knowledge and expertise in plant tissue culture theory and practice.
Practical content
This course has a vocational focus and introduces the student to the theory and practice of plant tissue culture and their role from modifying plants in plant biotechnology, and the propagation of all lines for use in medical, microbiological, and biochemical research. It prepares students for a career with plants, both in plant biotechnology and in environmental biotechnology. Students study media, sterilization, explants, micro-propagation, callus culture, organogenesis, embryogenesis, somatic variation, protoplast fusion, and the environmental conditions required for cell and tissue culture technology. These conditions are related to uses of tissue culture and compared with traditional techniques.
Course Objectives & Outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Know and understand the application of plants in cell and tissue culture systems, and how cell and tissue culture contributes to global sustainability.
- Develop the practical skills and confidence of students to successfully culture plant cells and tissues.
References
1. Evans, D;Coleman, J and Keams, A. Plant Cell Culture.(2003).Taylor &Francis. ISBN: 9781859963203.
2. Roberta H. Smith. (2013). Plant Tissue Culture Techniques and Experiments.3rd edition. Elsevier Inc.ISBN:978-0-12-415920-4.
3. LydianeKyte; John Kleyn; Holly Scoggins and Mark Bridgen. (2013). From Test Tubes an Introduction to Micropropagation.4th edition. Timber press.
Course ID: BOTNY 416
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | BOTNY 403 |
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