Plant Synthetic Biology
SynBio4ALL Intermediate Course in Plant Synthetic Biology
Ready to grow your knowledge in plant biotechnology? Join us for our upcoming Intermediate Course in Plant Synthetic Biology, designed to explore the intersection of plants, synthetic biology, and African biodiversity.
(Zoom: TBD)
What to Expect
Lectures
Weekly live sessions with expert speakers and real-world case studies.
Homeworks
Thought-provoking assignments to reinforce your learning.
Final Group Project
Work with instructors and peers to explore African biodiversity and nominate plant candidates for whole-genome sequencing.
Tools You'll Learn
CRISPR, modular cloning, plant genome annotation, metabolic pathway engineering, and more.
Course Outline
Week 0: Course Orientation and Objectives
OptionalExplore SynBio4ALL's mission, what to expect from the course, and meet fellow learners.
Week 1: Introduction to Plant and Synthetic Biology
Overview of synthetic biology in plant systems, tools like CRISPR, Modular Cloning, and African plant biodiversity.
Week 2: Plant Genome Architecture
Study genome structure in plants, sequencing challenges, and the baobab tree as a case study.
Week 3: Tools and Techniques for Plant Genome Editing
Deep dive into CRISPR and other tools for precise plant genome editing.
Week 4: Plant Metabolic Engineering
Use case: Artemisinin from Artemisia annua. Learn how plant metabolic pathways can be engineered for value.
Week 5: Plant Microbiome and Engineering Strategies
Explore nitrogen fixation, disease resistance, and microbial interaction in plant systems.
Week 6: Group Final Project
Exploring African biodiversity with an open-source educational program in Plant Synthetic Biology. Explore plant genome sequencing challenges and submit candidate species.
Week 7: Computational Approaches in Plant Synthetic Biology
Genome assembly, annotation, and biodiversity analysis using bioinformatics tools.
Week 8: Notable Applications of Plant Synthetic Biology: Food and Medicine
How plant synbio is transforming food security and drug discovery in Africa and beyond.
Week 9: Notable Applications of Plant Synthetic Biology: Sustainability focus
Explore plant synthetic biology for climate change mitigation and sustainable innovations.
Week 10: Biosafety, Ethical Considerations, and Global Partnerships
Understand regulations, public perceptions, and global collaboration opportunities.
Why Join?
- Dive deeper into plant systems engineering.
- Discover the potential of African plant biodiversity in science and innovation.
- Connect with researchers and innovators from across the continent.
- Help build a future where plants meet open science and synthetic biology.
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