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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding of dsRNA genetic elements…
2.The use of dsRNA genetic elements in the prevention of plant diseases
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Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tavantzis S.M. 2002. dsRNA Genetic Elements. CRC Pres, 304 pp
2.Buck, K.W.1986. Fungal Virology- an overview. CRC Pres. Boca Raton, FL:pp. 1-84
3.Ghabrial, S.A. 1998. Origin, adaptation and evolutionary pathways of fungal viruses. Virus Genes 16,119-131.
4.Ghabrial, S.A. and Hillman, B.I. 1999. dsRNA viruses New York: Elsvier
5.Ghabrial, S.A., 1980 Effects of fungal viruses on their hosts. Annual Rew. Of Phtophology
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
dsRNA genetic factors from different biological systems
Week 2 - Theoretical
dsRNA systems from yeast, fungi, plants and animals
Week 3 - Theoretical
dsRNA biology, RNA ınterference
Week 4 - Theoretical
The RNAi revolution, RNAi based methods, RNAi and cosuppression: dsRNA as an agent of sequence specific genetic silencing in animals and plants
Week 5 - Theoretical
The dsRNA activated protein kinase PKR, RNA silencing
Week 6 - Theoretical
Significance of dsRNA genetic elements in plant pathogenic fungi
Week 7 - Theoretical
Molecular biology
Week 8 - Theoretical
Effect of dsRNA mycoviruses on host phenotypes
Week 9 - Theoretical
dsRNA associated with Hypovirulent strains of Cryphonectria parasitica
Week 10 - Theoretical
Transmitted diseased state in Ophiostoma ulmi
Week 11 - Theoretical
dsRNA viruses of Gaeumannonmyces graminis var. tiritici
Week 12 - Theoretical
The viruses of Helminthosporium victorie
Week 13 - Theoretical
The viruses of Helminthosporium victorie
Week 14 - Theoretical
Enharced virulence associated with dsRNA
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice142256
Midterm Examination143144
Final Examination143144
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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OÇ-2
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OÇ-4
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OÇ-5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026