Course title
Plant Microbiology   [Plant Microbiology]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year 2  Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 01ia2007
Instructor(s)
岡崎 伸   [OKAZAKI Shin]
Facility affiliation Graduate School of Agriculture Office afjgxte/L1151  Email address

Course description
This course covers both general and molecular microbiology. Methods in both conventional and modern microbiology will be introduced. Plant-associating microorganisms will be introduced with a special emphasis on rhizobia, AM fungi, endophytes and plant pathogens. Application of beneficial microbes in agriculture will also be discussed.
Expected Learning
Obtain basic knowledge of plant-associating microorganisms and their application.

Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy: See the Curriculum maps. (URL: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ )
Course schedule
1. Introduction to Microbiology
2. Microbes and the World
3. Laboratory work (I)
4. Laboratory work (II)
5. The Science of Microbiology
6. Plant-Microbe Interactions
7. Laboratory work (III)
8. Utilization of Beneficial Microorganisms in Agriculture
Prerequisites
Practice and review should be conducted with reference materials and handouts.
To conduct learning according to the learning time of our university.
Students are recommended to prepare for and revise the lectures, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the university in addition to the attendance of the lecture.
Required Text(s) and Materials
The text will be presented as necessary
References
Reference books will be presented as necessary
Assessment/Grading
Evaluate based on active participation in lectures and assignments.
Message from instructor(s)
Course keywords
Microbiology, symbiosis, rhizobia, mycorhiza, endophytes, pathogens, plant disease, molecular biology, next-generation sequencers
Office hours
Office hours: available upon request Shin OKAZAKI
Remarks 1
Remarks 2
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Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
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6/14/2021 3:28:07 PM