Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand major concepts and potential benefits of tissue culture and molecular genetics in plant and animal production in PNG;
2. Understand the principles of some common techniques used in agriculture biotechnology and learn to use different equipment involved;
3. Gain basic skills in artificial insemination and embryo transfer in domestic animals and appreciate the role of this technology in improving animal production in PNG;
4. Determine the appropriate biotechnology approach for solving classical problems in crop and animal production in PNG.
Introduction to the principles and concepts of agricultural biotechnology for both plants and animals; Definition and scope of appropriate agricultural biotechnology in developing countries and technology transfer; Introduction to major biotechnological techniques and equipment used in crop and animal improvement, breeding and disease diagnosis; DNA sequencing, recombinant DNA technology, polymerase chain reaction, ELISA, nucleic acid hybridization assays etc., will be covered.
Chawla, H. S., Introduction to Plant Biotechnology, CRC Press, Boca Raton, USA, 2009.
Continuous assessment 40%
Written examination 60%
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