GENE767 SEED DEVELOPMENT. DORMANCY AND GERMINATION
| Course Code: |
2190767 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Department: |
Molecular Biology And Genetics |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
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| Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Seed structure. storage reserves. regulation of development. hormones. acquisition of desiccation tolerance. mitochondrial development and respiration. DNA synthesis and cell division. germination in light and shade. gas exchange.dormancy and its types. control of dormancy. mobilization of nutrients during germination. ancient seeds. seed deterioration. aging and genebanks. seed coating technologies
