Forest Genetics and Breeding
Subject 220-837 (2009)
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| Credit Points: | 12.50 |
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: For information about these dates, click here. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 hours of lectures and 36 hours of practicals Total Time Commitment: Not available |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
| Subject Overview: | Principles and methods of forest tree breeding; quantitative genetic approaches to tree improvement; methods, concepts and case studies in breeding for increased yield and quality of plant products; breeding for disease and insect resistance or tolerance in plants; genetic modification of reproductive systems in plants; the application of special techniques such as induced mutation, induced ploidy changes, cytogenetics, tissue culture and DNA transfer to the genetic improvement of plants; ecological genetics and evolution; analysis of field data from genetic trials. Practical Work: Laboratory practicals, written assignments and at least one field excursion will illustrate aspects of the lectures and will demonstrate the application of genetic principles to forest tree breeding. |
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| Assessment: | Assessment: In addition to a three hour written examination at the end of the subject, written and practical tests may be giventhroughout the course. Marks may be also be given forassignments and practical work. It is proposed to hold at leastone field excursion to demonstrate aspects of forest treebreeding. The timetable and weighting given to eachcomponent of assessment will be published at the beginning ofthe subject. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
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