Cipher: 2517
Nomenclature: Use of Mediterranean genetic resources of plants
Study programme: Molecular biosciences
Module: Plant biology
Case holder:

The headline doc.dr.sc. Goran Zdunić, senior zn. associate
the doc.dr.sc. Irena Budić-Leto, zn. telugu
Institution of the case holder:
Contributors - Contractors:
Subject status: Electoral College
The year in which the case is submitted: Year I
The semester in which the case is submitted: Semester II
Subject objective:

To know the values, ways of use, technology and preservation of selected groups of Mediterranean plants in modern agricultural production. Master modern methods related to the assessment of the genetic diversity of the observed plants as well as for the analysis of terpenes, norisoprenoids and individual bioactive compounds.
Case contents:

Cultivated and wild plants in Mediterranean agriculture. Fundamental principles of biology and cultivation of certain Mediterranean cultures including taxonomy, morphology, physiology, distribution, domestication, reproduction, use and production systems. Molecular methods based on DNA polymorphism to assess genetic diversity. Genetic markers. The usable and breeding value of culture. Analysis of pathogenic and beneficial micrysms on Mediterranean crops that affect production properties. Instrumental methods (HPLC, spectrophotometry) of bioactive secondary plant metabolites including flavonoids and other phenolic compounds.
Learning outcomes: competences, knowledge, skills that the subject develops:

1. Explain laboratory methods of analyzing the economic properties of Mediterranean crops.
2. Assess the value and sustainable exploitation of Mediterranean cultures.
3. Apply measuring equipment and computer programs to conduct genetic analyses.
4. Determine the breeding value and reproduction of Mediterranean crops in relation to the environment in which they are grown.
ECTS Credits 4
Lectures 5
Seminars (IS) 5
Exercises (E) 10
Altogether 20
The way of teaching and acquiring knowledge:

regular attendance.
Ways of teaching and acquiring knowledge: (notes)
Monitoring and evaluating students (mark in fat printing only relevant categories) Attendance, Teaching activities, Mandatory seminar work
Rating method: Oral exam, Essay/Seminar, Continuous examination of knowledge in the course of teaching, Practical work
Mandatory literature:

1. Poljuha D., Malt B. (2013) The Mediteranean Gentic Code – Grapevine and Olive, InTech
2. Roubelakis – Angelakis K. (2009) Grapevine Molecular Physiology & Biotechnology, Springer
3. Haslam, E. (1989) Plant Polyphenols—Vegetable Tannins Revisited Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
4. Jackson R. (2014) Wine Science, Principles and Applications, 4th Edition, Elsevier
Supplementary (recommended) literature:

1. Zdunić G., Hančević K., Butorac L., Mucalo A., Radić T., Budić-Leto I., Leko M., Beljo J., Mandić A., Šimon S., Maletić E. (2015) Wild vine, ancestor of noble vines, research along krka and Neretva, Split, Institute for Adriatic Cultures and Karst Reclamation.
2. Zdunić G., Preece J.E., Dangl G.S., Koehmstedt A., Mucalo A., Maletić E., Pejić I. (2013) Genetic characterization of grapevine cultivars collected throughout the Dalmatian region. American journal of enology and viticulture. 64 (2): 285-290.
3. Budić-Leto I., Humar I., Zdunić G., Hribar J., Zlatić E. (2015) Volatile Compounds in Prošek Dessert Wines Produced from White and Red Grapes. Czech Journal of Food Sciences. 33 (4): 354-360
4. Budić-Leto, I., Lovrić, T., Gajdoš-Kljusurić, J., Pezo, I., Vrhovšek, U. (2006) Anthocyanin composition of the red wine Babić affected by maceration treatment. European Food Research and Technology. 222 (3-4) 397-402.
5. Hančević K., Zdunić G., Vončina D., Radić T. (2015) Virus composition influences virus elimination success and in vitro growth characteristics of the Grapevine cv. Plavac mali. Journal of plant pathology. 97 (1): 199-202
6. Nikolau, B.J. Wurtele, E.S., 2007 Concept in Plant Metabolomics, Springer
7. Vrhovsek, U., Masauero, D., Franceschi, P., Caputi, R.V., Mattivi, F. (2012) A Versatile targeted metabolomics method for rapid quantification of multiple classes of phenolics in fruits and bevereges. J. Agric. The food. Chem. 60, 8831-8840.
How to monitor the quality and performance performance (evaluation):

The success of the course will be assessed annually by the joint expert committee of the Rudjer Boskovic Institute, the University of Dubrovnik and the University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek on the basis of the success of the exam and questionnaires on the adequacy of the content and performance of the lecturers filled in by students.