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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
GMOs, Biosafety and Bioethics
AGRI3005Y(5)
60
180
6

Description
Plant transformation methods: Direct and indirect methods. Binary vectors and superbinary vectors. Optimization methods for plant transformation and vector design. Animal transformation. Methods for GMO detection. Ethical issues in biotechnology. Biosafety & risk assessment of GMOs. Public perception. IPR & Trade related aspects. Methods for producing transgenic plants & animals. Important genes of agronomic interest. Current trends in finding useful genes. GMO Act 2004. Traceability. Legislative aspects.
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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