Unit GENETICS OF GRAPEVINE

Course
Food science and technology
Study-unit Code
GP000948
Curriculum
Viticoltura e enologia
Teacher
Luigi Russi
Teachers
  • Luigi Russi
  • Gianpiero Marconi (Codocenza)
Hours
  • 27 ore - Luigi Russi
  • 27 ore (Codocenza) - Gianpiero Marconi
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2023
Offered
2023/24
Learning activities
Affine/integrativa
Area
Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline
AGR/07
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
The hereditary material. Structure of nucleic acids. DNA replication. Transcription and types of RNA. Protein synthesis and genetic code. Mitosis and cell cycle. Meiosis and recombination of traits. Mendelian genetics. Linked and independent genes. Concepts of clone, hybrid variety and pure bred line. Mutations. Basic methods for the study of genetic differences between individuals (PCR and Molecular markers). Genetic characterization of grape varieties through the use of molecular markers. Genetic improvement of the vine. Genome anatomy with particular attention to the vine genome. Genetic models to explain the different phenotypes in viticulture. Genetic improvement and biotechnological applications in modern viticulture.
Reference texts
1. Lorenzetti F, Ceccarelli S, Rosellini D, Veronesi F, Albertini E. Genetica agraria, Quinta edizione. 2023 - Patron Editore.
2. Lecture notes and other study materials provided by the lecturers and uploaded in Unistudium.
Educational objectives
The first part of the course deals with basic plants genetics: structure and functions of the hereditary material, how it is transmitted, how it changes. In the second part, the student will learn the importance of the genome, of the function of genes and of the biotechnological progress made in the vine in recent years. Particular emphasis will be given to applications of new technologies for the development of a modern viticulture capable of quickly and effectively responding to the stresses.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Botany and Organic chemistry.
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures and practical applications.
Other information
Good knowledge of the English Language.
Learning verification modality
The exam is oral.
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Extended program
The organization of hereditary material in eukaryotes. Structure and functions of nucleic acids. The eukaryotic genome, DNA replication, transcription, protein synthesis. The chromosomes. Cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis. Mendelian genetics. Sexual reproduction and vegetative propagation. The case of the vine. Genetic structure of modern varieties: pure bred lines, hybrid varieties, clones. The mutations. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Molecular markers, the genetic characterization of grape varieties through the use of molecular markers. Genetic improvement of the vine and biotechnological applications in modern viticulture (MAS). Genome anatomy with particular attention to the vine genome. Genetic models to explain the different phenotypes in viticulture.
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