HORT 5060: Crop Genetics
(Cross-listed with AGRON 5060).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Introduction to plant reproductive systems, gene segregation and linkage analysis, molecular nature of genes and how genes confer phenotypes, mutation and biotechnology, quantitative inheritance and population genetics to prepare students for subsequent courses in crop improvement. Enrollment is restricted to off-campus MS in Plant Breeding students. (Typically Offered: Fall)