BOTN 624 Genetic resources

The following main aspects, main levels and main stages of  Genetic Resources will be treated:

Levels of Action:   International/regional, Subregional/National/District, Community.  Group:

Public sector, Private sector, NGO, Go.  Aspects: Area Planning/Identification/Collecting/ Conservation and  Maintenance/ Evaluation/Documentation and Information/Exchange of materials/Enhance use /Financial & Economic/Monitoring/Training & Education/Legal and Legislative/Collaboration.  Specific topics:  Conventional and molecular approaches to breeding.  Genetic resources/Genetic diversity.  Varieties. Molecular and classical genetics. In Vitro culture.  Cytology and ploidy.  Reproductive behaviour.  Evolution and taxonomy. Stress tolerance.  Disease and pest resistance.  Quality and yield components.  Intellectual property  rights.  Bio-safety.  Comment:  Special attention will be paid to issues of particular Regions of the World:  Africa, The West Africa, Ghana: Including indigenous knowledge and practices of genetic conservation.