Sr. No.

              Topic

No. of lectures

Book : Chapter No.

1.

Introduction and definition of cytology, genetics and cytogenetics and their interrelation, Pre-Mendelian concepts of heredity  (preliminary concepts about  epigenesis, pangenesis, germplasm  and acquired  characters theory of inheritance )

1

A:1,B :1

2.

Study of model organisms (Drosophila, Arabidopsis, Garden pea, E.coli, and mice)

1

E:A1-A13

3.

Mendelian principles of heredity (Definitions, monohybrid and dihybrid  crosses and their conclusions)

1

A :2,B:9, B:10,C:2

4.

 Post Mendelian concepts of heredity (Chromosomal theory of inheritance)

1

A:9

5.

Architecture of chromosomes- chromonemata, chromosome matrix, chromomeres, centromere, secondary constriction and telomere

1

A:6, B:3, D :5

6

Special types of chromosomes(Brief introduction about lambrush, polytene and B- chromosomes)

1

A:6,B:3,D:5

7

Cell cycle (phases) and Cell division- mitosis and  meiosis (Stages and differences between mitosis and meiosis)

2

B:4, E: 2

8

Probability (Definition, mutually exclusive and independent events, addition and multiplication rule, probability in relation to genetic events) and Chi-square (Purpose and requirement of Chi-square test)

1

B:8, C:2, E:3

9

Epistatic interactions(Types and their modified ratios with examples), Multiple alleles (Blood group genetics), pleiotropism and pseudoalleles (Definition with examples).

2

B:13

10

Qualitative and quantitative traits  – Polygenes and continuous variations, Multiple factor hypothesis

2

C: 21, F:7

11

Cytoplasmic inheritance (Experiments of Mirabilis jalapa, characteristics of cytoplasmic inheritance)

1

B:24

12

Sex determination (Sex determination systems : chromosomal, gene based, environmental based),sex linked,sex limited and sex influenced traits (Definition and examples)

2

C:4, E:4

13

Linkage: types, detection and estimation

1

B :16

14

Crossing over – types, theories  (one plane and two plane ) and mechanism  (Holiday’s model)

2

B :16

15

Chromosome mapping ( two point and three point test crosses)

1

B :16

16

 Nature of genetic material (Experiments to prove DNA as a genetic material), DNA: structure, function and types

2

B: 25, E:10

Mid Term Exam: As per schedule

17

 DNA replication (Conservative, semiconservative and dispersive model of replication ; definitions and experiment, direction of replication, enzymes and proteins involved in replication)

2

B:26, E:12

18

RNA: structure, function and types (Definitions of mRNA,rRNA and tRNA), Transcription

2

E:14

19

Genetic code (Properties) and Translation (Brief overview)

2

E:15

20

Gene concept – gene structure  (Concept of cistron, muton and recon) and functions

1

A :26, E:14

21

Gene regulation : Lac  operon, Trp operon

1

E:16

22

Mutation, classification, Methods  of inducing mutations , mutagenic agents

1

B:23, E:18

23

Mutation- detection of mutations – ClB technique

1

B:23, D: 19

24

Structural (Types and definitions) and Numerical chromosomal aberrations (Euploidy and Aneuploidy- types and definitions) – Genetic  disorders (Aneuploid variations in humans)

1

B:6, B:7

25

Use of haploids, dihaploid and doubled haploids in genetics

1

A: 20, F:13

Total

34

Sr. No.

Practical

No. of Lectures

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

16

Sr. No.

Topic

No. of lectures

Book : Chapter No.

1.

Pre-Mendelian concepts of heredity  (preliminary concepts about  epigenesis, pangenesis, germplasm  and acquired  characters theory of inheritance )

1

A:1,B :1

3.

Mendel’s laws of inheritance (Definitions, monohybrid and dihybrid  crosses and their conclusions)

1

A :2,B:9, B:10,C:2

4.

 Post Mendelian concepts of heredity (Chromosomal theory of inheritance)

1

A:9

5.

Chromosome structure (Nucleosome model, euchromatin  and heterochromatin) morphology (parts of chromosome and types) ,Karyotype and Idiogram

2

A:6, B:3, D :5

6

Special types of chromosomes(Brief introduction about lambrush, polytene and B- chromosomes)

1

A:6, A:7, B:3,D:5

7

Cell cycle (phases) and Cell division- mitosis and  meiosis (Stages and differences between mitosis and meiosis)

2

E: 2

8

Probability (Definition, mutually exclusive and independent events, addition and multiplication rule, probability in relation to genetic events) and Chi-square (Purpose and requirement of Chi-square test)

1

B:9, C:2, E:3

9

Gene interaction -Dominance relationships (Definition and examples of complete dominance, incomplete dominance, codominance and over dominance), Epistatic interactions(Types and their modified ratios with examples), pleiotropism and pseudoalleles (Definition with examples).  Multiple alleles (Blood group genetics)

2

B:12,B:13, C:2

10

Qualitative and quantitative traits  – Polygenes and continuous variations, Multiple factor hypothesis

2

F:2

11

Cytoplasmic inheritance (Experiments of Mirabilis jalapa, characteristics of cytoplasmic inheritance)

1

B:23

12

Sex determination (Sex determination systems : chromosomal, gene based, environmental based),sex linked,sex limited and sex influenced traits (Definition and examples)

1

E:4

13

Linkage: types, detection and estimation

1

B :17

14

Crossing over – types, theories  (one plane and two plane ) and mechanism  (Holiday’s model)

2

B :17

15

Chromosome mapping ( two point and three point test crosses)

1

B :17

16

 Nature of genetic material (Experiments to prove DNA as a genetic material), DNA: structure, function and types

3

B: 25, E:11

    Mid Term Exam: As Per schedule

17

 DNA replication (Conservative, semiconservative and dispersive model of replication ; definitions and experiment, direction of replication, enzymes and proteins involved in replication)

2

B:26, E:13

18

RNA: structure, function and types (Definitions of mRNA,rRNA and tRNA), Transcription

2

E:14

19

Genetic code (Properties) and Translation (Brief overview)

2

E:15

20

Gene concept – gene structure  (Concept of cistron, muton and recon) and functions

1

A :26, E:14

21

Gene regulation : Lac  operon, Trp operon

1

E:16

22

Mutation, classification, Methods  of inducing mutations , mutagenic agents

1

E:17

23

Mutation- detection of mutations – CLB technique

1

B:41, D: 19

24

Structural (Types and definitions) and Numerical chromosomal aberrations (Euploidy and Aneuploidy- types and definitions) – Genetic  disorders (Aneuploid variations in humans)

1

B:7, B:8

25

Use of haploids, dihaploid and doubled haploids in genetics

1

A: 20, F:13

Total

34

Sr. No.

Practical

No. of Lectures

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

16

Sr.No

Detailed Topic

No. of lectures

Book: chapter/Page No.

• Plant Breeding, definition and objectives
• Historical events related to plant breeding

1

D:1(6-17)

• Sciences related to plant breeding
• Salient achievements and future prospects

1

D:1(3-6)

• Variation types and nature, mendels law of inheritance
• progeny test
• Gene interactions
• Multiple factor hypothesis
• Heritability & genetic advance

2

A:3 (35-46),

A:3 (53-57),

A:3 (62-65),

 C:7 (123-137)

• Sexual reproduction-Sporogenesis, gametogenesis,Asexual reproduction-Apomixis and its types, relevance of mode of reproduction.

2

D:2 (21-33), C: 4 (58-64)

• Determination of the mode of pollination, genetic consequences of self-pollination and cross-pollination

1

C:4.5- 4.7(64-69),  D:2 (25-29)

• Historical background, Centre of origin of crop plants, Law of homologous series, relevance in plant breeding

1

C: 2.10(31-37)  D:3(36-41)

• Types of Plant introduction, purpose of plant introduction, merits, demerits and achievements.

1

C:2.1(15-20) C:3(45-55)

Procedure, merits, limitations and application of mass selection and pure line selection, Johannesen’s pure line theory and genetic basis

2

C:14(255-260), C:15(261-268),

D:4 (85-89),

C:9.1-9.6(181-188

D:4 (74-82)

• Objectives, types of hybridization, planned hybridization

1

C:10(191-203)

• General procedure, merits, limitations, application of pedigree, bulk and backcross method.
• Concept of multi-lines, merits & limitations

2

C:16 (270-277), D:9  (172-180)

C:17 (292-303), D:10(188-196)

C:18 (305-321), D:11(200-209)

C:19.2(323-326),D:12 (213-223), D:21 (375-378, 382-386)

Mid-term Examination: As per datesheet

• Cross pollinated crops and population genetics, Hardy Weinberg law

1

C:11.1-11.3(207-217), D:16 (292-298)

Genetic basis and methods of breeding cross pollinated crops– Population improvement schemes – Mass Selection and its modifications, ear to row method, modified ear to row, recurrent selection schemes.

2

C:21(367-385),

D:18(311-332)

Male Steriliy-genetic consequences and cultivar options

• GMS, CMS, CGMS, EGMS, its merits and demerits and uses in hybrid seed production

1

C:6  (95-111), D:13 (239-246)

A:7 (121-128)

Heterosis and inbreeding depression, Development of inbred lines and hybrids, Composite and synthetic varieties

• Historical developments in Hybrids particularly in Maize, Types of Heterosis, Genetic basis of heterosis (Dominance and Over dominance theories), Inbreeding depression, Consequences of inbreeding, Development of inbred lines, SCA, GCA, Single cross and  Double cross hybrids, Three way cross, Prediction of performance of Double cross hybrids, Development of Synthetics and composites

2

C:13 (230-243), D:14(247-253), D:15 (269-282), B:34 (428-448),

C:22 (396-410), D:19(335-340)

B:33(417-426), C:22 (425-433)

Breeding methods in asexually propagated crops – clonal selection

1

C:23(435-448)

Wide hybridization and pre-breeding

• Role of wide hybridization in crop improvement, Barriers to wide hybridization, Methods to overcome, Success stories of wide hybridizations in important crop plants

1

C:34( 762-767)

(777-787)

Polyploidy in relation to plant breeding

• Autopolyploidy, Allopolyploidy, Role of auto and allopolyploidy in evolution and crop improvement

1

D:23(413-428)

Mutation breeding

• Historical aspects, Types of Mutagens, LD50 value, Mutation for Qualitative and quantitative traits

1

D:22 (399-412)

Breeding for important biotic and abiotic stresses

• Horizontal and Vertical Resistance, Host Plant resistance-Gene for gene Hypothesis, different types of abiotic stresses, screening for abiotc stresses

2

C:27 (538-549)

C:24(451-455)

Introduction to biotechnological tools – DNA markers and marker assisted selection

• Types of markers-Morphological, Biochemical and Molecular; Introduction to RFLP, RAPD, SSR, SNP, Introduction to Marker assisted selection-Forground and background selection

1

C:36(847-860,   871-876)

Participatory plant breeding

1

C:41 (984-991)

Plant Breeders’ and Farmers’ Rights

1

Total

34

10

16

Sr. No.

Topic

No. of lectures

Book-Chapter: Pages

Centres of origin, distribution of species, wild relatives, utilization and conservation of plant genetic resources, major breeding objectives and procedures, study of genetics of qualitative and quantitative characters, innovative approaches for development of hybrids and varieties for yield, adaptability, stability, abiotic and biotic stress tolerance and quality (physical, chemical, nutritional) in following crops:

1.

2.

4

A-15: 239-57

A-17:277-96

First Hourly Test

3.

Pigeonpea

1

B-7:281-300

4.

5.

Mungbean

Soybean

1

1

B-9:335-55

A-16:259-76

B-10:361-85

6.

7.

Groundnut

Castor

1

1

C-10:346-83

Mid Term Exam: As Per schedule

8.

9.

Cotton

Jute

1

1

A-19:319-33

C-5:126-49

10.

11.

12.

Sorghum

Pearl millet

Tobacco

2

A-18:297-315

B-5:211-28

13.

14.

15.

Brinjal

Okra

Muskmelon

2

D-12:188-94, E-18:286-96

D-14:208-219,E14:258-69

D-27:332-340,E10:167-77

16.

17.

Guava

Banana

2

D-3: 83-120

D-1: 3-50

18.

Ideotype concept and climate resilient crop varieties for future: Ideotype concept and types, Choice of traits for ideotypes, characteristics of a crop ideotype, Steps in ideotype breeding

1

Total

18

Sr. No.

Practical

No. of Lectures

1

Floral biology, crossing techniques, maintenance breeding, study of   quality traits and important donors for different characters in rice, maize, cotton, pearl millet, pigeonpea, mungbean, soybean, groundnut, brinjal, okra, muskmelon/bottle gourd, guava and banana.

10

2

Field techniques for seed production.

1

3

Hybrid seed production technologies in maize, cotton, rice and brinjal

2

4

Estimation of heterosis and  inbreeding depression

1

5

Layout of field experiments

1

6

Visit to seed production farms and research experiments.

1

Total

16

Sr. No.

              Topic

No. of lectures

Book : Chapter No.

1.

2

Chapter 1

Pages 1-25

2

Treaties  for IPR protection- Madrid protocol, Berne Convention, Budapest treaty, etc

1

Types of IP and legislations covering IPR in India- patents (Chap 2), copyrights (Chap 8), trademark (Chap 4), industrial design(Chap 5), geographical indications(Chap 3), integrated circuits(Chap 7), trade secrets (Chap 6).

2

Chapter 2-8

Pages 26-163

4.

 Patent Act 1970 and patent system in India.

1

Chapter 2

Pages 26-59

5

Convention on Biological Diversity, International treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (ITPGRFA).

2

Chapter 11

Pages 202-221

6

Indian Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and its salient features, access and benefit sharing.

2

Chapter 11

Pages 202-221

7

Introduction to UPOV and PPV& FR Act 2001, access and benefit sharing.

2

Chapter 9

Pages 164-193

8

Breeders,  researchers and farmers rights along with protection of plant varieties

2

9

Traditional knowledge -meaning and rights of TK holders

2

Chapter 12

Pages 222-233

Total

16

Sr.No

Detailed Topic

No. of lectures

Book: chapter/Page No.

• Plant Breeding, definition and objectives
• Historical events related to plant breeding

1

D:1(6-17)

• Sciences related to plant breeding
• Salient achievements and future prospects

1

D:1(3-6)

• Variation types and nature, mendels law of inheritance
• progeny test
• Gene interactions
• Multiple factor hypothesis
• Heritability & genetic advance

2

A:3 (35-46),

A:3 (53-57),

A:3 (62-65),

 C:7 (123-137)

• Sexual reproduction-Sporogenesis, gametogenesis,Asexual reproduction-Apomixis and its types, relevance of mode of reproduction.

2

D:2 (21-33), C: 4 (58-64)

• Determination of the mode of pollination, genetic consequences of self-pollination and cross-pollination

1

C:4.5- 4.7(64-69),  D:2 (25-29)

• Historical background, Centre of origin of crop plants, Law of homologous series, relevance in plant breeding

1

C: 2.10(31-37)  D:3(36-41)

• Types of Plant introduction, purpose of plant introduction, merits, demerits and achievements.

1

C:2.1(15-20) C:3(45-55)

Procedure, merits, limitations and application of mass selection and pure line selection, Johannesen’s pure line theory and genetic basis

2

C:14(255-260), C:15(261-268),

D:4 (85-89),

C:9.1-9.6(181-188

D:4 (74-82)

• Objectives, types of hybridization, planned hybridization

1

C:10(191-203)

• General procedure, merits, limitations, application of pedigree, bulk and backcross method.
• Concept of multi-lines, merits & limitations

2

C:16 (270-277), D:9  (172-180)

C:17 (292-303), D:10(188-196)

C:18 (305-321), D:11(200-209)

C:19.2(323-326),D:12 (213-223), D:21 (375-378, 382-386)

Mid-term Examination: As per datesheet

• Cross pollinated crops and population genetics, Hardy Weinberg law

1

C:11.1-11.3(207-217), D:16 (292-298)

Genetic basis and methods of breeding cross pollinated crops– Population improvement schemes – Mass Selection and its modifications, ear to row method, modified ear to row, recurrent selection schemes.

2

C:21(367-385),

D:18(311-332)

Male Steriliy-genetic consequences and cultivar options

• GMS, CMS, CGMS, EGMS, its merits and demerits and uses in hybrid seed production

1

C:6  (95-111), D:13 (239-246)

A:7 (121-128)

Heterosis and inbreeding depression, Development of inbred lines and hybrids, Composite and synthetic varieties

• Historical developments in Hybrids particularly in Maize, Types of Heterosis, Genetic basis of heterosis (Dominance and Over dominance theories), Inbreeding depression, Consequences of inbreeding, Development of inbred lines, SCA, GCA, Single cross and  Double cross hybrids, Three way cross, Prediction of performance of Double cross hybrids, Development of Synthetics and composites

2

C:13 (230-243), D:14(247-253), D:15 (269-282), B:34 (428-448),

C:22 (396-410), D:19(335-340)

B:33(417-426), C:22 (425-433)

Breeding methods in asexually propagated crops – clonal selection

1

C:23(435-448)

Wide hybridization and pre-breeding

• Role of wide hybridization in crop improvement, Barriers to wide hybridization, Methods to overcome, Success stories of wide hybridizations in important crop plants

1

C:34( 762-767)

(777-787)

Polyploidy in relation to plant breeding

• Autopolyploidy, Allopolyploidy, Role of auto and allopolyploidy in evolution and crop improvement

1

D:23(413-428)

Mutation breeding

• Historical aspects, Types of Mutagens, LD50 value, Mutation for Qualitative and quantitative traits

1

D:22 (399-412)

Breeding for important biotic and abiotic stresses

• Horizontal and Vertical Resistance, Host Plant resistance-Gene for gene Hypothesis, different types of abiotic stresses, screening for abiotc stresses

2

C:27 (538-549)

C:24(451-455)

Introduction to biotechnological tools – DNA markers and marker assisted selection

• Types of markers-Morphological, Biochemical and Molecular; Introduction to RFLP, RAPD, SSR, SNP, Introduction to Marker assisted selection-Forground and background selection

1

C:36(847-860,   871-876)

Participatory plant breeding

1

C:41 (984-991)

Plant Breeders’ and Farmers’ Rights

1

Total

34

10

16

S. No.

              Topic

No. of lectures

Book-Chapter: Pages

Centres of origin, distribution of species, wild relatives, utilization and conservation of plant genetic resources, major breeding objectives and procedures, study of genetics of qualitative and quantitative characters, innovative approaches for development of hybrids and varieties for yield, adaptability, stability, abiotic and biotic stress tolerance and quality (physical, chemical, nutritional) in following crops:

1.

2.

4

A-15: 239-57

A-17:277-96

First Hourly Test

3.

Pigeonpea

1

B-7:281-300

4.

5.

Mungbean

Soybean

1

1

B-9:335-55

A-16:259-76

B-10:361-85

6.

7.

Groundnut

Castor

1

1

C-10:346-83

Mid Term Exam: As Per schedule

8.

9.

Cotton

Jute

1

1

A-19:319-33

C-5:126-49

10.

11.

12.

Sorghum

Pearl millet

Tobacco

2

A-18:297-315

B-5:211-28

13.

14.

15.

Brinjal

Okra

Muskmelon

2

D-12:188-94, E-18:286-96

D-14:208-219,E14:258-69

D-27:332-340,E10:167-77

16.

17.

Guava

Banana

2

D-3: 83-120

D-1: 3-50

18.

Ideotype concept and climate resilient crop varieties for future: Ideotype concept and types, Choice of traits for ideotypes, characteristics of a crop ideotype, Steps in ideotype breeding

1

Total

18

Sr. No.

Practical

No. of Lectures

1

Floral biology, crossing techniques, maintenance breeding, study of   quality traits and important donors for different characters in rice, maize, cotton, pearl millet, pigeonpea, mungbean, soybean, groundnut, brinjal, okra, muskmelon/bottle gourd, guava and banana.

10

2

Field techniques for seed production.

1

3

Hybrid seed production technologies in maize, cotton, rice and brinjal

2

4

Estimation of heterosis and  inbreeding depression

1

5

Layout of field experiments

1

6

Visit to seed production farms and research experiments.

1

Total

16

S.No.

              Topic

No. of lectures

Book: Chapter No.

1.

Pre-Mendelian concepts of heredity(preliminary concepts about epigenesis, pangenesis, germplasm andacquired characters theory of inheritance)

1

A:1,B :1

3.

Mendel’s lawsof inheritance (Definitions, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses and their conclusions)

1

A:2,B:9, B:10,C:2

4.

 Post Mendelian concepts of heredity (Chromosomal theory of inheritance)

1

A:9

5.

Chromosome structure (Nucleosome model, euchromatinand heterochromatin) and morphology (parts of chromosome and types),Karyotype and Idiogram

2

A:6, B:3, D :5

6

Special types of chromosomes(Brief introduction about lamp brush, polytene and B- chromosomes)

1

A:6, A:7, B:3,D:5

7

Cell cycle (phases) and Cell division- mitosis and  meiosis (Stages and differences between mitosis and meiosis)

2

E: 2

8

Probability (Definition, mutually exclusive and independent events, addition and multiplication rule, probability in relation to genetic events) and Chi-square (Purpose and requirement of Chi-square test)

1

B:9, C:2, E:3

I^sthourly examination- 10 marks

9

Gene interaction -Dominance relationships (Definition and examples of complete dominance, incomplete dominance, codominance and over dominance), Epistatic interactions(Types and their modified ratios with examples), pleiotropism and pseudoalleles (Definition with examples).Multiple alleles (Blood group genetics)

2

B:12,B:13, C:2

10

Qualitative and quantitative traits- Polygenes and continuous variations, Multiple factor hypothesis

1

F:2

11

Cytoplasmic inheritance (Experiments of Mirabilis jalapa, characteristics of cytoplasmic inheritance)

1

B:23

12

Sex determination (Sex determination systems: chromosomal, gene based, environmental based),sex linked,sex limited and sex influenced traits (Definition and examples)

1

E:4

13

Linkage: types, detection and estimation

1

B :17

14

Crossing over – types, theories(one plane and two plane) and mechanism (Holiday’s model)

2

B :17

15

Chromosome mapping (two point and threepoint test crosses)

1

B :17

16

 Nature of genetic material (Experiments to prove DNA as a genetic material), DNA: structure, function and types

3

B: 25, E:11

Mid-term examination- 20 marks

17

 DNA replication (Conservative, semiconservative and dispersive model of replication; definitions and experiment, direction of replication, enzymes and proteins involved in replication)

2

B:26, E:13

18

RNA: structure, function and types (Definitions of mRNA,rRNA and tRNA), Transcription

2

E:14

19

Genetic code (Properties) and Translation (Brief overview)

2

E:15

20

Gene concept – gene structure (Concept of cistron, muton and recon) and functions

1

A :26, E:14

21

Gene regulation: Lac operon, Trp operon

1

E:16

22

Mutation, classification, Methodsof inducing mutations, mutagenic agents

1

E:17

23

Mutation- detection of mutations – CLB technique

1

B:41, D: 19

24

Structural (Types and definitions) and Numerical chromosomal aberrations (Euploidy and Aneuploidy- types and definitions) – Genetic  disorders (Aneuploid variations in humans)

1

B:7, B:8

25

Use of haploids, dihaploid and doubled haploids in genetics

1

A: 20, F:13

End- Term examination- 35 marks

Total

34

Sr. No.

Practical

No. of Lectures

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

16

S. No.

Topic

No. of lectures

Book : Chapter No.

1.

2

Chapter 1

Pages 1-25

2

Treaties  for IPR protection- Madrid protocol, Berne Convention, Budapest treaty, etc

1

Types of IP and legislations covering IPR in India- patents (Chap 2), copyrights (Chap 8), trademark (Chap 4), industrial design(Chap 5), geographical indications(Chap 3), integrated circuits(Chap 7), trade secrets (Chap 6).

2

Chapter 2-8

Pages 26-163

4.

 Patent Act 1970 and patent system in India.

1

Chapter 2

Pages 26-59

5

Convention on Biological Diversity, International treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (ITPGRFA).

2

Chapter 11

Pages 202-221

6

Indian Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and its salient features, access and benefit sharing.

2

Chapter 11

Pages 202-221

7

Introduction to UPOV and PPV& FR Act 2001, access and benefit sharing.

2

Chapter 9

Pages 164-193

8

Breeders,  researchers and farmers rights along with protection of plant varieties

2

9

Traditional knowledge -meaning and rights of TK holders

2

Chapter 12

Pages 222-233

Total

16

S.No.

              Topic

No. of lectures

Book : Chapter No.

1.

Pre-Mendelian concepts of heredity  (preliminary concepts about  epigenesis, pangenesis, germplasm  and acquired  characters theory of inheritance )

1

A:1,B :1

3.

Mendel’s laws of inheritance (Definitions, monohybrid and dihybrid  crosses and their conclusions)

1

A :2,B:9, B:10,C:2

4.

 Post Mendelian concepts of heredity (Chromosomal theory of inheritance)

1

A:9

5.

Chromosome structure (Nucleosome model, euchromatin  and heterochromatin) morphology (parts of chromosome and types) ,Karyotype and Idiogram

2

A:6, B:3, D :5

6

Special types of chromosomes(Brief introduction about lambrush, polytene and B- chromosomes)

1

A:6, A:7, B:3,D:5

7

Cell cycle (phases) and Cell division- mitosis and  meiosis (Stages and differences between mitosis and meiosis)

2

E: 2

8

Probability (Definition, mutually exclusive and independent events, addition and multiplication rule, probability in relation to genetic events) and Chi-square (Purpose and requirement of Chi-square test)

1

B:9, C:2, E:3

9

Gene interaction -Dominance relationships (Definition and examples of complete dominance, incomplete dominance, codominance and over dominance), Epistatic interactions(Types and their modified ratios with examples), pleiotropism and pseudoalleles (Definition with examples).  Multiple alleles (Blood group genetics)

2

B:12,B:13, C:2

10

Qualitative and quantitative traits  – Polygenes and continuous variations, Multiple factor hypothesis

2

F:2

11

Cytoplasmic inheritance (Experiments of Mirabilis jalapa, characteristics of cytoplasmic inheritance)

1

B:23

12

Sex determination (Sex determination systems : chromosomal, gene based, environmental based),sex linked,sex limited and sex influenced traits (Definition and examples)

1

E:4

13

Linkage: types, detection and estimation

1

B :17

14

Crossing over – types, theories  (one plane and two plane ) and mechanism  (Holiday’s model)

2

B :17

15

Chromosome mapping ( two point and three point test crosses)

1

B :17

16

 Nature of genetic material (Experiments to prove DNA as a genetic material), DNA: structure, function and types

3

B: 25, E:11

    Mid Term Exam: As Per schedule

17

 DNA replication (Conservative, semiconservative and dispersive model of replication ; definitions and experiment, direction of replication, enzymes and proteins involved in replication)

2

B:26, E:13

18

RNA: structure, function and types (Definitions of mRNA,rRNA and tRNA), Transcription

2

E:14

19

Genetic code (Properties) and Translation (Brief overview)

2

E:15

20

Gene concept – gene structure  (Concept of cistron, muton and recon) and functions

1

A :26, E:14

21

Gene regulation : Lac  operon, Trp operon

1

E:16

22

Mutation, classification, Methods  of inducing mutations , mutagenic agents

1

E:17

23

Mutation- detection of mutations – CLB technique

1

B:41, D: 19

24

Structural (Types and definitions) and Numerical chromosomal aberrations (Euploidy and Aneuploidy- types and definitions) – Genetic  disorders (Aneuploid variations in humans)

1

B:7, B:8

25

Use of haploids, dihaploid and doubled haploids in genetics

1

A: 20, F:13

Total

34

Sr. No.

Practical

No. of Lectures

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

16

Sr.No

Detailed Topic

No. of lectures

Book: chapter/Page No.

• Plant Breeding, definition and objectives
• Historical events related to plant breeding

1

D:1(6-17)

• Sciences related to plant breeding
• Salient achievements and future prospects

1

D:1(3-6)

• Variation types and nature, mendels law of inheritance
• progeny test
• Gene interactions
• Multiple factor hypothesis
• Heritability & genetic advance

2

A:3 (35-46),

A:3 (53-57),

A:3 (62-65),

 C:7 (123-137)

• Sexual reproduction-Sporogenesis, gametogenesis,Asexual reproduction-Apomixis and its types, relevance of mode of reproduction.

2

D:2 (21-33), C: 4 (58-64)

• Determination of the mode of pollination, genetic consequences of self-pollination and cross-pollination

1

C:4.5- 4.7(64-69),  D:2 (25-29)

• Historical background, Centre of origin of crop plants, Law of homologous series, relevance in plant breeding

1

C: 2.10(31-37)  D:3(36-41)

• Types of Plant introduction, purpose of plant introduction, merits, demerits and achievements.

1

C:2.1(15-20) C:3(45-55)

Procedure, merits, limitations and application of mass selection and pure line selection, Johannesen’s pure line theory and genetic basis

2

C:14(255-260), C:15(261-268),

D:4 (85-89),

C:9.1-9.6(181-188

D:4 (74-82)

• Objectives, types of hybridization, planned hybridization

1

C:10(191-203)

• General procedure, merits, limitations, application of pedigree, bulk and backcross method.
• Concept of multi-lines, merits & limitations

2

C:16 (270-277), D:9  (172-180)

C:17 (292-303), D:10(188-196)

C:18 (305-321), D:11(200-209)

C:19.2(323-326),D:12 (213-223), D:21 (375-378, 382-386)

Mid-term Examination: As per datesheet

• Cross pollinated crops and population genetics, Hardy Weinberg law

1

C:11.1-11.3(207-217), D:16 (292-298)

Genetic basis and methods of breeding cross pollinated crops– Population improvement schemes – Mass Selection and its modifications, ear to row method, modified ear to row, recurrent selection schemes.

2

C:21(367-385),

D:18(311-332)

Male Steriliy-genetic consequences and cultivar options

• GMS, CMS, CGMS, EGMS, its merits and demerits and uses in hybrid seed production

1

C:6  (95-111), D:13 (239-246)

A:7 (121-128)

Heterosis and inbreeding depression, Development of inbred lines and hybrids, Composite and synthetic varieties

• Historical developments in Hybrids particularly in Maize, Types of Heterosis, Genetic basis of heterosis (Dominance and Over dominance theories), Inbreeding depression, Consequences of inbreeding, Development of inbred lines, SCA, GCA, Single cross and  Double cross hybrids, Three way cross, Prediction of performance of Double cross hybrids, Development of Synthetics and composites

2

C:13 (230-243), D:14(247-253), D:15 (269-282), B:34 (428-448),

C:22 (396-410), D:19(335-340)

B:33(417-426), C:22 (425-433)

Breeding methods in asexually propagated crops – clonal selection

1

C:23(435-448)

Wide hybridization and pre-breeding

• Role of wide hybridization in crop improvement, Barriers to wide hybridization, Methods to overcome, Success stories of wide hybridizations in important crop plants

1

C:34( 762-767)

(777-787)

Polyploidy in relation to plant breeding

• Autopolyploidy, Allopolyploidy, Role of auto and allopolyploidy in evolution and crop improvement

1

D:23(413-428)

Mutation breeding

• Historical aspects, Types of Mutagens, LD50 value, Mutation for Qualitative and quantitative traits

1

D:22 (399-412)

Breeding for important biotic and abiotic stresses

• Horizontal and Vertical Resistance, Host Plant resistance-Gene for gene Hypothesis, different types of abiotic stresses, screening for abiotc stresses

2

C:27 (538-549)

C:24(451-455)

Introduction to biotechnological tools – DNA markers and marker assisted selection

• Types of markers-Morphological, Biochemical and Molecular; Introduction to RFLP, RAPD, SSR, SNP, Introduction to Marker assisted selection-Forground and background selection

1

C:36(847-860,   871-876)

Participatory plant breeding

1

C:41 (984-991)

Plant Breeders’ and Farmers’ Rights

1

Total

34

10

16

S. No.

              Topic

No. of lectures

Book-Chapter: Pages

Centres of origin, distribution of species, wild relatives, utilization and conservation of plant genetic resources, major breeding objectives and procedures, study of genetics of qualitative and quantitative characters, innovative approaches for development of hybrids and varieties for yield, adaptability, stability, abiotic and biotic stress tolerance and quality (physical, chemical, nutritional) in following crops:

1.

2.

4

A-15: 239-57

A-17:277-96

First Hourly Test

3.

Pigeonpea

1

B-7:281-300

4.

5.

Mungbean

Soybean

1

1

B-9:335-55

A-16:259-76

B-10:361-85

6.

7.

Groundnut

Castor

1

1

C-10:346-83

Mid Term Exam: As Per schedule

8.

9.

Cotton

Jute

1

1

A-19:319-33

C-5:126-49

10.

11.

12.

Sorghum

Pearl millet

Tobacco

2

A-18:297-315

B-5:211-28

13.

14.

15.

Brinjal

Okra

Muskmelon

2

D-12:188-94, E-18:286-96

D-14:208-219,E14:258-69

D-27:332-340,E10:167-77

16.

17.

Guava

Banana

2

D-3: 83-120

D-1: 3-50

18.

Ideotype concept and climate resilient crop varieties for future: Ideotype concept and types, Choice of traits for ideotypes, characteristics of a crop ideotype, Steps in ideotype breeding

1

Total

18

Sr. No.

Practical

No. of Lectures

1

Floral biology, crossing techniques, maintenance breeding, study of   quality traits and important donors for different characters in rice, maize, cotton, pearl millet, pigeonpea, mungbean, soybean, groundnut, brinjal, okra, muskmelon/bottle gourd, guava and banana.

10

2

Field techniques for seed production.

1

3

Hybrid seed production technologies in maize, cotton, rice and brinjal

2

4

Estimation of heterosis and  inbreeding depression

1

5

Layout of field experiments

1

6

Visit to seed production farms and research experiments.

1

Total

16

Sr. No.

              Topic

No. of lectures

Book : Chapter No.

Centres of origin, distribution of species, wild relatives, utilization and conservation of plant genetic resources, major breeding objectives and procedures, study of genetics of qualitative and quantitative characters, innovative approaches for development of hybrids and varieties for yield, adaptability, stability, abiotic and biotic stress tolerance and quality (physical, chemical, nutritional) in following crops:

1

3

B-2: 87-146

2

Sugarcane

1

A-22:434-449 or

B-6: 235-280

First Hourly Exam

3.

Chickpea

Lentil

2

B-8: 305-334

4.

Rapeseed mustard

2

B-11: 393-432

5

Sunflower

1

B-12: 433-470

Mid Term Exam: As Per schedule

6

Oat

Berseem

2

7

Potato

Chilli

Onion

3

E: 296-332

E:48-60

8

Mango

Citrus

2

D:83-88

D:96-102

9

Ideotype concept and climate resilient crop varieties for future:Ideotype concept and types, Choice of traits for ideotypes, characteristics of a crop ideotype and ideotypes of selected cropsSteps in idectype breeding

1

F-29.1-29.4:609-611

F-:29.9,29.10,29.11

29.12:618-627

Total

17

Sr. No.

Practical

No. of Lectures

1

Floral biology, crossing techniques, maintenance breeding, study of   quality traits and important donors for different characters in wheat, barley, rapeseed mustard, sunflower, sugarcane, chickpea, lentil, oat, berseem, potato, tomato chilli and onion

10

2

Field techniques for seed production.

1

3

Hybrid seed production technologies in sunflower,mustard and chilli

2

4

Estimation of heterosis and  inbreeding depression

1

5

Layout of field experiments

1

6

Visit to seed production farms and research experiments.

1

Total

16

Sr. No.

Topic

No. of lectures

Book

Pages

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

2

1

2

2

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

2

2

Name of Teacher

GPB-501

GPB-502

Principles of Plant Breeding

GPB-504

Dr. Tosh Garg, Plant Breeder (C )

Dr. Tosh Garg, Plant Breeder

Dr. Satinder Singh, Plant Breeder

GPB-505

Principles of  Cytogenetics

GPB-507

Breeding for quality and special traits

GPB-508

Dr.Rumesh Ranjan, Plant Breeder,

Dr.Indu Rialch, Plant Breeder (C)

Dr.Rumesh Ranjan, Plant Breeder

GPB-509

GPB-510

Seed Production and Certification

1+1

GPB-511

Crop Breeding –I (KharifCrops)

PGS-503

Dr.Parul Sharma, Plant Breeder (Sec. D)

Dr.Usha Nara, Plant Breeder (C) (Sec. B)

Dr.Rumesh Ranjan, Plant Breeder (Sec. C)

PGS-505

Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes

Dr. Pankaj Sharma, Plant Pathologist (C) (A)

Dr.Davinder Singh, Extension Specialist

Dr. Harish Kumar, Extension Scientist (Plant Breeding) (B)

Dr.Dharminder Singh, Principal Extension Scientist

GPB-601

Advances in Plant Breeding Systems

Dr. Achla, Principal Wheat Breeder, Dr.Chhaya Atri, Sr. Oilseed Breeder (C), Dr. Puja Srivastava, Sr.  Plant Breeder

GPB 602

Advances in Biometrical Genetics

Dr. B.S. Gill, Principal Soybean Breeder (C)

Dr. Dharminder Bhatia, Quantitative Geneticist

GPB-607

Crop Evolution

Dr. Dharminder Pathak, Principal Cotton Breeder (C)

Dr. Dharminder Bhatia, Quantitative Geneticist

PBG 591/ GPB-591

Seminar

Drs.S.K. Dhillon, Gurjit Kaur Gill, B.S. Gill, Dharminder Pathak, Achla (C), Dharminder Bhatia, Mehak Gupta  and Usha Nara

GPB-691

GPB-692

Name of Teacher

GPB-501

GPB-502

Principles of Plant Breeding

GPB-505

Principles of  Cytogenetics

GPB-507

Breeding for quality and special traits

GPB-508

Dr.Rumesh Ranjan, Plant Breeder,

Dr.Indu Rialch, Plant Breeder (C)

Dr.Rumesh Ranjan, Plant Breeder

GPB-509

GPB-510

Seed Production and Certification

1+1

GPB-511

Crop Breeding –I (Kharif Crops)

PGS-503

Dr.Usha Nara, Plant Breeder (C) (Sec. B)

Dr.Parul Sharma, Plant Breeder (Sec. D)

PGS-505

Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes

Dr. Pankaj Sharma, Plant Pathologist (C) (A)

Dr. Harish Kumar, Extension Scientist (Plant Breeding) (B)

Dr. Davinder Singh, Extension Scientist

GPB-601

Advances in Plant Breeding Systems

Dr. Surinder Sandhu, Principal Maize Breeder, Dr. Achla, Principal Wheat Breeder (C) and Dr.Chhaya Atri, Sr. Oilseed Breeder

GPB 602

Advances in Biometrical Genetics

Dr. B.S. Gill, Principal Soybean Breeder (C)

Dr. Dharminder Bhatia, Quantitative Geneticist

GPB-607

Crop Evolution

Dr. Dharminder Pathak, Principal Cotton Breeder (C)

Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, Principal Oilseed Breeder

Dr. Dharminder Bhatia, Quantitative Geneticist

GPB-591

Seminar

Drs. Gurjit Kaur Gill, B.S. Gill, Dharminder Pathak,  Puja Srivastava (C), Dharminder Bhatia,  Usha Nara and Jasmeet Kaur

GPB-691

GPB-692

Dr. Simarjit Kaur, Plant Breeder

Dr. Tosh Garg, Plant Breeder (C )

Dr. Tosh Garg, Plant Breeder

Dr. Satinder Singh, Plant Breeder

Dr. Usha Nara, Plant Breeder (Sec. A)

Dr. Rumesh Ranjan, Plant Breeder (Section C)

Dr. Parul Sharma, Plant Breeder (Section D)

   PGS-505

Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes

Dr. Pankaj Sharma, Plant Pathologist (C) (A)

Dr. Lavleesh Garg,  Extension Scientist

Dr. Harish Kumar, Extension Scientist (Plant Breeding) (B)

Dr. Devinder Tiwari, Extension Scientist

Dr. Lopamudra Mohapatra, Asstt. Professor

  GPB-591

Seminar

Drs.S.K. Dhillon, Gurjit Kaur Gill, B.S. Gill, Dharminder Pathak, Achla (C), Dharminder Bhatia,Renu Khanna,  Mehak Gupta  and Usha Nara

  GPB-691

  GPB-692