Molecular biology and biotechnology have revealed many new details about the basic cellular mechanisms that govern plant growth and development, as well as their responses to stresses. The course aims to provide theoretical and practical insights into modern plant cell and molecular biology, and plant biotechnology. Also included will be lectures, seminars and literature discussions by invited experts. The extensive experimental part will cover a broad spectrum of techniques relevant to advanced plant research and biotechnology, as well as include different genetic model organisms.

Plant molecular biology is a highly specialized science for exploring plant cells and even altering them to increase the usefulness of plants in everyday life. Career areas include agriculture, food science, healthcare, environmental science and teaching. Continue reading for more info about studying plant molecular biology and working in the field.

Plant molecular biology explores the role of certain cells, their function in plant life and methods to alter those cells to greater effect. Some of the most common traits studied are reactions to various stresses, resistance to common disease and minerals contained within the plant. With training in plant molecular biology, especially at the graduate level, graduates can explore diverse careers in agriculture, micro- and molecular biology, biochemistry, ecology and teaching.