ENTOMOLOGICAL BIOTECHNOLOGIES
Academic Year 2016/2017 - 1° YearCredit Value: 6
Scientific field: AGR/11 - General and applied entomology
Taught classes: 28 hours
Term / Semester: 1°
Learning Objectives
Introduce the student to the application of modern techniques of molecular analysis for the study of Arthropods and the knowledge of the possibility of genomic manipulation useful for the protection of crops and control of animal organisms harmful to agricultural production and human health.
Detailed Course Content
Introduction to the course. General characteristics of insects. The insect genome. Genetic manipulation of plants for resistance to the harmful insects. The new molecules for the control of harmful insects. Plant pathogenic agents transmitted by Arthropods. Arthropods vector of animal parasites. Entomopathogenic microrganisms. Sterile Insect Technique. Bioinformatic in Entomology; Semiochemicals. From microscope to NGS technique. Molecular laboratory methods.
Textbook Information
Vinciskas A., 2011. Insect biotechnology. Springer.
Gullon P.J., Cranston P.S., 2006. Lineamenti di Entomologia. Zanichelli.
Kress J.W., Erickson D.L., 2012. DNA barcodes, methods and protocols. Human Press.
Pennacchio F., AA.VV., 2014. Gli insetti e il loro controllo. Liguori Editore.
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