HORT 6252 - [Advanced Postharvest Biology: Plant Senescence]

Spring. Next offered 2015-2016. (Offered alternate years) 1 credit.

Prerequisite: HORT 4250 or permission of instructor. 12 lectures.

S. Gan.

Introduces molecular, genetics, and genomics approaches in plant senescence and postharvest research. Topics include gene expression, regulation, and function associated with physiological and biochemical changes in senescing, maturing, and/or ripening plants or parts. Genetic manipulation of senescence/ripening processes are also discussed.

Outcome 1: Able to review current research and development in plant senescence. The emphasis will be on the molecular aspects of senescence although the physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, ecology, and the evolution of senescence.