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Theoretical aspects of the use of molecular biotechnology (application of recombinant DNA techniques) in the preparation of useful products with the impact in food production.

Courses from Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology.

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The course uses teaching methods based on individual consultation. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Examination is oral.

1. Synthesis of commercial products by genetically modified microorganisms.
2. Manipulation of gene expression in plants.
3. Transgenic plants resistant to biotic stress.
4. Transgenic plants resistent to abiotic stress.
5. Enhancing of quality of foods of plant origin using transgenic plants.
6. Modification of plant nutritional content (aminoacids, lipids, vitamins, iron, phosphorus).
7. Modification of food plant taste and appearance (coloration, sweetness,starch).
8. Plants as bioreactors (production of antibodies, polymers).
9. Phytoremediation.
10. Transgenic animals and foods.
11. Safety of foods containing transgenic organisms.
12. The impact of genetically modified organisms on the environment.
13. Economic issues.

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Lectures cover the use of transgenic organisms in the preparation of useful products, including foods. The attention is focused on to the foods of plant origin and their safety mainly.

The course uses teaching lectures and individual consultation which are connected to the PhD thema.

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