Biotechnology and diagnosis

Teacher(s)

Bragard Claude (coordinator); Legrève Anne;

Language

French
> English-friendly

Content

This course presents the different techniques used to establish the diagnosis of the biotic causes of diseases and characterize infectious agents. The different analysis methods are presented on the basis of a problem approach in plant health: microscopies (optical, fluorescence, confocal, electronic), serology (ELISA immunoenzymatic method), molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR, northern blot, western blot microscopic), sequencing (by hybridization, high throughput), …

Teaching methods

Teaching is given face-to-face. Practical work is organized to allow students to develop and apply certain methods.

Evaluation methods

The assessment is based on the student's ability to develop, apply and analyze diagnostic methods. These skills are tested during practical work and following an exam.

Other information

This lecture might be given in english.

Online resources

Moodle and other sources available online

Bibliography

L'étudiant a recours à la bibliographie disponible dans le domaine de la pathologie végétale, via le système UCL libellule notamment. Nombreux ouvrages et publications disponibles et à disposition des étudiants.

Teaching materials

• Les supports de cours sont disponible sur Moodle ou proposés en ligne - Course materials are available on Moodle or provided online

Faculty or entity

AGRO