Plant Genetics

Course Description
The structure, expression, and manipulation of plant genomes will be explored using the principles and theory of classical and contemporary genetics. This course is designed to build a solid foundation in plant genetics and to stimulate further, more specialized, study. Some genetics background helpful, but not required.

Instructor
Patrick Hayes
253 Crop Science Bldg. (CSB)
Oregon State University

Teaching assistant
Yada Chutimanitsakun CSB 221

Invited speakers/expert resources
Alfonso Cuesta-Marcos - Barley genetics
Tanya Filichkin - Barley genetics
Glenn Howe - Conifer genetics
Carol Mallory-Smith - Gene flow
Maria Zapiola - RR crops




CSS/Hort 430 Winter quarter 2009

Topics 
Genetics overview
Mendelian genetics
Sex determination
Chromosomes, mitosis, and meiosis
Linkage: making and using maps
From gene to phenotype
DNA: structure and replication
Molecular markers
From RNA to protein
Gene and genome sequencing
Plant genetic engineering
Sexual reproduction
Ploidy
Mutation
Transposable elements


Classes to consider
for Spring 2009
Plant Breeding: HORT/CSS 450/550

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





Schedule: Lecture topics and exam dates

Grading: Grading policies and answer keys

Tools: Text, notes, and other resources

Recitation: Optional but highly encouraged!

Genetics on the WWW: Links to selected sites

Graduate student plant profiles

Hot topics!

Key links:
NCBI education
CGRB
TIGR Rice Genome Browser
OMIA: It is about animals but still cool!