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FDS407 Cereal Science 4 (8)
Abstract| This subject teaches students basic principles associated with early-stage testing in cereal breeding. The content includes descriptions of breeding techniques, the role of biometrics, and testing methodologies, including NIR |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: FDS407
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Wine and Food Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* Describe the basics of applied genetics and BioIT in plant breeding
* Describe the importance of biometry to breeding methodologies
* Describe methods for early-stage testing in breeding, including NIR
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
* Applied genetics in plant breeding
* Introduction to biometry
* Microarray and ELISA techniques in early testing
* BioIT for graphical genotyping
* Near infrared technology ? practical implementation
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
