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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Basic concepts, definitions, classification, methods of preparation and utilization of GM crops, genetic resources and new agronomic traits 2. Maize 3. Rice (golden rice) 4. Wheat 5. Barley 6. Rye, triticale and oats 7. Potato, cassava, sugar beet 8. Oil crops - oilseed rape, soybeans, sunflower 9. Peas, lentils, beans, vetch 10. Tomatoes 11. Alfalfa 12. Cotton plant. Present and future of biotech crops - the importance of growing GM crops, legislation and approval of biotechnology products, patents
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Preparation for the Exam
- 60 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course Biotechnological Crops and Their Applications (KBI/BPVA) aims to provide students with an overview of contemporary biotechnological approaches used in the development and evaluation of biotechnological crops. The introductory part presents the fundamental concepts, principles, and methods of plant genetic modification, including transgenic technologies and modern genome editing techniques. The subsequent part of the course introduces the most important biotechnological crops, their genetic modifications, and their applications in agriculture, food production, industry, and pharmaceuticals. Particular attention is given to crops with enhanced resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, improved nutritional quality, and crops developed for the production of biopharmaceuticals and industrial raw materials. The final part of the course focuses on evaluating the benefits and potential risks of biotechnological crops, the legislative framework governing genetically modified organisms, regulatory approval procedures, and current trends in the application of New Breeding Techniques (NBTs).
Student will be able to explain the principles and methods used in the development of biotechnological crops, describe their applications in biology, agriculture, and industry, and critically evaluate their benefits, potential risks, and regulatory aspects within the context of contemporary biotechnology.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Written exam
Successful passing the written test and oral examination is a prerequisite for passing the exam.
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Recommended literature
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Dunwell J.M. and Wetten A.C. (2012). Transgenic plants. New York.
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Kempken, F., & Jung, C. (2010). Genetic modification of plants: agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Berlin.
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Kolektiv autorů BIOTRIN. Moderní biotechnologie v kostce - výzkum a zemědělská praxe. Praha. 2025.
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Li, B., Sun, C., Li, J. et al. Targeted genome-modification tools and their advanced applications in crop breeding. 2024.
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Liang GH and Skinner DZ, eds. (2004). Genetically modified crops:their development, uses, and risks. . New York.
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