Applied Plant Biotechnology

3 credits · Graduate

Provides students with a broad background on the fundamental aspects of biotechnology as they apply to the improvement of our world. Plant biotechnology is a highly dynamic area which is being accelerated by advances in technologies which enable precise measurements on both the small (e.g. cellular) and large (e.g. population) levels. Each lecture week is organized around a concept which connects (1) natural variation in plants, (2) the cutting-edge technologies used to query different aspects of plant biology, and (3) the much-needed applications of these technological advances to the world.