The art of plant propagation is as old as civilization. Throughout human history, farmers and gardeners have observed, learned, and adapted from nature ways to multiply plants in cultivation. This course explores the principles and practices for increasing plant numbers with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological basis for various methods. Exploration of lecture concepts via seed starting, tissue culture, cuttings, layering, grafting, and other practical techniques. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 210. Comments: Typically offered spring semester

Other Instructors: Chen, Feng | Pulte, Andy

Cutting-edge synthetic biology tools and techniques for genetic engineering of plant cells, including plastids (a group of endosymbiotic organelles specific to plant cells). Particular emphasis on novel CRISPR/Cas tools for gene editing of plant cells and applications for improving crop traits. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 423 and PLSC 523
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 or any BIOL sequence with lab or consent of instructor.

Presentations and discussion of topics.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Richmond, Mitchell Dale

Cutting-edge synthetic biology tools and techniques for genetic engineering of plant cells, including plastids (a group of endosymbiotic organelles specific to plant cells). Particular emphasis on novel CRISPR/Cas tools for gene editing of plant cells and applications for improving crop traits. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 423 and PLSC 523. Comments: Typically offered in Spring semester.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.