Bi8240 Plant genetics

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Jana Řepková, CSc. (lecturer)
RNDr. Terezie Malík Mandáková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Jana Řepková, CSc.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Jana Řepková, CSc.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Tue 11:00–12:50 B11/305
Prerequisites
( Ex_3162 Obecná genetika || Imp_9126 Obecná genetika || B1900 Basic genetics || BMB32 Basic genetics || B6730 Basic genetics || B3060 Basic genetics || Bi3060 Basic genetics ) && ( Ex_3065 Molekulární biologie || Imp_9115 Molekulární biologie || B3120 Molecular and cell biology || B4030 Molecular biology || B5740 Molecular biology || B6130 Molecular biology || B7940 Molecular biology || B4020 Molecular biology || Bi4020 Molecular biology || NOW( Bi4020 Molecular biology ))
Requirements of Basic genetics and Molecular Biology.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to explain genetic and molecular aspects of the basic principles of Angiosperm, such as reproduction by apomixis, sex determination, incompatibility, male sterility, polyploidy, mutations, disease resistance, resistance to abiotic factors, plant biotechnology and transgenosis. Fundamental genetic and molecular principles and temporary knowledge of basic plant processes in model plants (Arabidopsis thaliana and others) will be presented.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course student will be able to explain genetic and molecular aspects of the basic principles of Angiosperm, such as reproduction by apomixis, sex determination, incompatibility, male sterility, polyploidy, mutations, disease resistance, resistance to abiotic factors, plant biotechnology and transgenosis, molecular markers. Students understand fundamental genetic and molecular principles of basic plant processes and their applications.
Syllabus
1. Evolution and organization of plant genomes. 2. Reproduction of plants and its genetic consequences. 3. Sex determination in plants. 4. Incompatibility systems in plants. 5. Genetic determination of male sterility. 6. Euploidy and aneuploidy, occurrence in wild and cultivated plants. 7. Induced mutations in plant research and determination of gene function. 8. Heterosis. 9. Genetics of disease resistance in plants. 10. Resistance to abiotic stresses. 11. Plant biotechnology. 12. Transgenosis in plants and its practical application (GMO). 13. Molecular markers. 14. Arabidopsis thaliana and other plant model organisms.
Literature
    required literature
  • ŘEPKOVÁ, Jana. Genetika rostlin (Plant Genetics). 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2013. Elportál. ISBN 978-80-210-6408-9. url epub html info
    recommended literature
  • CHAPPELL, Lia; Sarah LINDSAY; Phil JONES; Julian PARKHILL; Jonathon ROBERTS; Nancy HOLROYD; Faye RODGERS; Michal SZPAK; Yali XUE; Chris TYLER-SMITH; Francesca GALE and Ann FULLICK. Genomics. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020, xiv, 179. ISBN 9780198848387. info
Teaching methods
Lectures weekly. Presentations in powerpoint and texts are available for students. Individual consultations.
Assessment methods
Exam - written test is consisted of 20 questions. For passing exam at least 55% success rate is needed.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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