Department of Entomology
Course Title: Conventional and Molecular Methods for Evaluation of Crop Resistance
Course number: ENTOM 885
Delivery Method: On Campus Credits: 2
Description: Offered in odd years. A series of laboratories illustrating different modes of of plant resistance to pests, quantification of resistance affects, resistance gene flow, plant DNA isolation & quantification, and molecular marker-assisted selection of resistance genes of interest. Students develop hands-on experience using both conventional and molecualr techniques to identify and quantify genetic plant resistance to pests. One hour lecture and two hours lab a week.
Core Area: Safe & Sustainable Food Production Instructor: C. Michael Smith Semester: Spring, odd years Pre-requirements: Plant Resistance to Diseases (PLPTH 755) Introduction to Plant Resistance to Pests(ENTOM 635) Plant Resistance to Insects (ENTOM 745)
