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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Principles of Plant Breeding | TBZ301 | Turkish | Compulsory | 5. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face To Face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | To teach the genetic principles and breeding methods of plant breeding and to equip students with the ability to carry out plant breeding activities based on the acquired knowledge and skills. |
| Course Content | Topics related to the fundamental principles of Plant Breeding |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Classifies the importance of plant breeding in increasing yield in field crops, the evolution and centers of origin of cultivated plants, and the flower biology and reproductive systems of plants. |
| 2 | Classifies methods for the development of varieties suitable for new agricultural areas. |
| 3 | Applies the genetic principles of modern plant breeding and hybridization techniques in plants. |
| 4 | Interprets the genetic segregations that may occur after hybridization. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | History, importance, and objectives of plant breeding; evolution of cultivated plants; effects of plant breeding on agricultural production. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Reproductive systems in plants and breeding techniques; flower morphology; pollination and fertilization; cell division; types of fertilization in field crops. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Genetic and cytogenetic principles of plant breeding; variation in plants; mechanisms of inheritance; inheritance of simple traits; dihybrid crosses and their inheritance; relationships among allelic genes; interactions among non-allelic genes. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Linkage; quantitative inheritance; heritability. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Heterosis and its importance in plant breeding; genetic explanations of heterosis; utilization of heterosis in breeding. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | Incompatibility and sterility in plants; genetic male sterility; cytoplasmic male sterility; cytoplasmic–genetic male sterility. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Breeding methods applied to self-pollinated plants: selection breeding, hybridization breeding. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | Breeding methods applied to cross-pollinated plants: selection breeding, hybridization breeding, synthetic varieties. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Breeding methods applied to both self- and cross-pollinated plants: mutation breeding, single seed descent method, early generation testing. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | Breeding methods applied to both self- and cross-pollinated plants: mutation breeding, polyploidy. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Basic principles of resistance breeding; mechanisms and inheritance of resistance. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 12. Week | Breeding for resistance to diseases and pests. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Breeding for tolerance to adverse environmental conditions; basic principles of molecular plant breeding and major gene transfer techniques. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | General review. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Uses knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to develop various processes in the field. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrates behavior in line with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ||||||
| 3 | Applies scientific and technological developments in practices within the field. | ||||||
| 4 | Integrates basic engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in the field using an analytical approach. | ||||||
| 5 | Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field. | ||||||
| 6 | Applies plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ||||||
| 7 | Uses data-oriented basic technologies of the agricultural sector in production processes. | ||||||
| 8 | Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ||||||
| 9 | Uses managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments. | ||||||
| 10 | Manages the cultivation, breeding, and adaptation processes of field crops and applies sustainable agricultural principles considering biodiversity and ecological balance. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Manages seed standards effectively in accordance with legislation. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Diagnoses yield and quality problems in field crops and develops effective solutions. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Develops innovative decision support systems based on scientific evidence using land-based digital agriculture technologies in field farming. | ||||||
| 14 | Manages field crop production with sustainable and entrepreneurial business models in line with legal and ethical responsibilities, global policies, and market dynamics. | ||||||
| 15 | Uses effective communication and leadership skills to carry out multifaceted agricultural projects, including extension activities for farmers. | ||||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Other Activities | 6 | 2 | 12 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 51 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
