BT401 ||| Genetic Resources and Conservation

BT401 – Genetic Resources and Conservation focuses on understanding biological diversity, types of genetic resources, and strategies for their conservation. The course explores the importance of preserving plant, animal, and microbial genetic resources for sustainability.

Course Introduction

This course provides knowledge of genetic diversity, conservation techniques, and sustainable management of genetic resources. Students learn in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods and their application in agriculture, forestry, and biodiversity management.

Course Learning Objectives

Understand types of genetic resources: plant, animal, microbial
Learn methods of conservation: in-situ and ex-situ
Study genetic diversity assessment techniques
Apply conservation strategies for sustainable use
Understand policy and ethical aspects of genetic resource management

Major Topics / Syllabus

Introduction to Genetic Resources
Plant Genetic Resources and Germplasm Conservation
Animal Genetic Resources and Breeding
Microbial Genetic Resources
In-situ Conservation Methods
Ex-situ Conservation Methods
Biotechnological Tools for Conservation
Genetic Resource Utilization
Threats to Genetic Diversity
Policies, Laws, and Ethical Issues in Conservation

Conservation & Management Focus

Preservation of endangered species
Seed banks, gene banks, and tissue culture techniques
Sustainable utilization of genetic resources
Monitoring and evaluation of biodiversity
Application of biotechnology in conservation

Practice Areas

MCQs on genetic resources and conservation techniques
Short questions on in-situ and ex-situ methods
Long questions on sustainable management of biodiversity
Case studies on endangered species conservation
Diagram labeling: seed banks, gene banks, and conservation sites

Exam Preparation Tips

Focus on types and importance of genetic resources
Revise conservation methods and examples
Practice diagrams for in-situ and ex-situ methods
Understand legal and ethical frameworks
Solve MCQs and past questions to improve speed