PLSCI 3431

Laboratory in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of Plants

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Companion to Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of Plants course with laboratory activities that focus on the practice of plant biotechnology. Students construct transgenes using recombinant DNA methods, transfer genes to plants by a variety of approaches including tissue culture-based methods, assess the integration of transgenes in the host genome and analyze their expression by use of reporter gene assays and by preparing and analyzing nucleic acids. Students will also gain basic skills in bioinformatics.

Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOMG 2800 and BIOMG 3320; or PLSCI 2250 and PLSCI 1420.

Enrollment Information Enrollment preference given to: juniors and seniors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the fundamental concepts underlying modern plant molecular biology.
• Use experimental methods typically used in plant molecular biological studies.

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