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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Microbial Genetics and Genetic Engineering
AGRI6004Y(1)
75
30
6

Description
Plant/pathogen interactions. Application of molecular biology in disease detection and characterisation of pests and pathogens. Plant virology. Principle of gene cloning. Recent developments in genetic engineering. Manipulating plant genomes, methods of plant cell transformation, Designer Genes and Transformation Technologies. Transgenic plants crop improvement.An overview of ethical controversies about biotechnology and specific ethical issues in plant, animal, and human biotechnology. Regulatory and ethical aspects of genetics: eugenics, genetic testing and screening, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), GMO Act (2004), legal protection and intellectual property rights, recombinant DNA and biosafety. Commercialisation of Transgenic Plants including field trials and release of transgenic crops; regulations, consumer acceptance and commercial aspects (intellectual property and use of patents).
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Combination of APS & AFS
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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