Course detail
Advanced Molecular Biotechnology
FCH-DCO_MOBAcad. year: 2020/2021
The course is focused on exploatation of molecular biotechnology in construction of genetically modified organisms, particularly plants. Some part is focused on the use of transgenic plants and animals for enhancing the quality of foods and on their use as bioreactors for production of important compounds. Attention is focused on the safety of foods with GMO for men´s health and environment.
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2. Manipulation of gene expression in plants.
3. Transgenic plants resistant to biotic stress.
4. Transgenic plants resistent to abiotic stress.
5. Enhancing of quality of foods of plant origin using transgenic plants.
6. Modification of plant nutritional content (aminoacids, lipids, vitamins, iron, phosphorus).
7. Modification of food plant taste and appearance (coloration, sweetness,starch).
8. Plants as bioreactors (production of antibodies, polymers).
9. Phytoremediation.
10. Transgenic animals and foods.
11. Safety of foods containing transgenic organisms.
12. The impact of genetically modified organisms on the environment.
13. Economic issues.
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- Programme DKCP_CHTP Doctoral
branch DKCO_CHTP , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme DPAP_CHTP Doctoral
branch DPAO_CHTP , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme DPCP_CHTP Doctoral
branch DPCO_CHTP , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme AKREDITACE Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme DKCP_PCH Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional