Course Description

Concepts and methods in genomics for improving ornamental plants. Topics include introduction to command line, genome assembly, population genomics, diversity analysis, breeding methods, and polyploidy in ornamental plants.

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Athena Title

Ornamental Genomics

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Pre or Corequisite

PBGG(CRSS)(HORT) 4140/6140

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Semester Course Offered

Offered spring

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to comprehend principles of genomics and describe techniques for developing improved ornamental plants.

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Topical Outline

• Introduction to command line
• Methods used in ornamental plant breeding
• Qualitative vs. quantitative traits
• Sequencing Technologies
• Genome Assembly
• Number of chromosomes and polyploidy
• Population Genomics
• Variant calling and diversity analysis
• Analysis of Big Data

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