Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP310 |
| Name | Horticultural Breeding |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof.Dr. NEBAHAT SARI (Bahar) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
Explains the principles and methods of breeding of horticultural crops.
Course Content
Annual and perennial horticultural plants and features of a breeding, breeding methods, polyploidy and properties of chimeras, mutation and mutagens, selection breeding in perennial, selection breeding in annual, combination, reverse hybridization and FI hybrid variety breeding methods, genetic resources and centers around the world in different plants , somatic hybridization, somaclonal selection, rootstocks breeding strategy for productivity improvement and resistant breeding to biotic and abiotic factors.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students report methods for preserving genetic resources |
| LO02 | Students will have be discussing Breeding strategy and the methods used in breeding. |
| LO03 | Students explain which breeding programs and methods they will apply according to the plant species and purpose. |
| LO04 | Students make and implement selection, hybridization and mutation breeding programs. |
| LO05 | Students refer to biotechnological methods to be used in breeding. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | 2 |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | 2 |
| PLO10 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society | 3 |
| PLO13 | - | Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation of the course program, learning outputs and matching them with program outputs. Introduction to plant breeding and the role of genetic variability on breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 2 | Breeding strategy and main components of breeding. Basic knowledge on main breeding techniques. | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 3 | Description of mutation breeding, mutation types. Special issues affecting the success in mutation breeding. Mutation breeding. | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 4 | A mutation breeding program sample for perennial plants. Possible usages of tissue culture for plant breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 5 | Description and importance of ploidy manipulation. Aims of ploidy manipulation. Characteristics of polyploid plants and their area of usage | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 6 | Description and importance of selection and its types. Factors affecting the choice of genotype. Special issues important for selection. A clonal selection sample for perennial plants | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 7 | Selection breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 9 | Backcross breeding, interspecific breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 10 | F1 hybrid (heterosis) breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 11 | Cultivar breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 12 | Rootstock breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 13 | Resistance breeding in horticultural crops | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 14 | Breeding for resistance to biotic and abiotic factors | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 15 | Biotechnologic methods used in Plant Breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||