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AGRON 5240: Applied Plant Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: AGRON 5060
Basic principles and applied techniques used in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Discussion of structure and function of genes that control traits of value. Types of molecular markers, analysis of quantitatively inherited traits, genome mapping, analyses of databases. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Agronomy

https://catalog.iastate.edu/collegeofagricultureandlifesciences/agronomy/
Agronomy is the science and technology of producing plants that serve humans, using practices essential for maintaining and improving life. The Department of Agronomy offers a major leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in agronomy. Graduates have the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for efficient and sustainable crop production. They are skilled in critical thinking, problem solving, communicating, and working effectively with others. They understand the ethical, cultural, and environmental dimensions of issues facing agronomists globally.