Transgene Course
Gain expertise in transgene technology for developing fungal-resistant tomato varieties. The course covers construct design, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, molecular confirmation methods like PCR and qPCR, disease phenotyping assays, and critical biosafety and regulatory practices to produce compliant, high-performing plant lines for biological research and applications.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to designing, transforming, and validating tomato lines with lasting resistance to fungal diseases. Key topics include transgene construct design, promoter selection, RNAi and HIGS methods, transformation protocols, regeneration techniques, molecular validation, phenotyping, and essential biosafety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance for successful outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Design effective transgene constructs with optimal promoters, markers, and targeting signals.
- Perform tomato transformation using Agrobacterium methods and efficient regeneration processes.
- Validate transgene activity through PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, and reporter assays.
- Conduct disease resistance tests with proper inoculation, phenotyping, and statistical analysis.
- Implement biosafety protocols, risk evaluations, and regulatory documentation preparation.
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