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What are the objectives of the lesson on plant cell tissue culture?
The objectives are to understand plant biotechnology and its effect on modern agriculture, define plant tissue culture and identify its applications as well as its disadvantages, and identify the different types of plant tissue cultures.
What is plant biotechnology and how is it applied?
Plant biotechnology is the application of science and technology to plants or their parts, to alter living or nonliving materials for the production of knowledge, goods, and services. It encompasses scientific tools and techniques for screening and genetic manipulation of plants to develop beneficial or useful plant/plant products.
What is the total marks distribution for the coursework in plant cell tissue culture?
The total marks distribution is as follows: Final theoretical - 40, Midterm - 10, Final practical - 20, Theoretical coursework - 20 (2 quizzes, 1 project), Practical coursework - 10 (2 quizzes), Total= 100 marks.
What methods were used in the past for developing new plant varieties/traits?
Traditional breeding techniques such as selection and hybridization/cross were used in the past for developing new plant varieties/traits.
What are the applications of plant tissue culture?
The applications of plant tissue culture include the development of new plant varieties/traits, genetic manipulation of plants, and the production of beneficial or useful plant products.
Study Notes
Introduction to Plant Cell Tissue Culture
- Lecture objectives: understand plant biotechnology and its effect on modern agriculture, define plant tissue culture, identify its applications and disadvantages, and identify different types of plant tissue cultures.
Plant Biotechnology
- Application of science and technology to plants or their parts to produce knowledge, goods, and services.
- Encompasses a multitude of scientific tools and techniques for screening and genetic manipulation of plants.
- Aims to develop beneficial or useful plant/plant products.
Historical Context of Plant Breeding
- Traditional breeding techniques were used in the past: selection, hybridization/cross-breeding.
- New plant varieties/traits have been developed using plant biotechnology.
Course Assessment
- Theoretical exam: 40 marks
- Midterm exam: 10 marks
- Final practical exam: 20 marks
- Theoretical coursework: 20 marks (2 quizzes, 1 project)
- Practical coursework: 10 marks (2 quizzes)
- Total marks: 100
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