plant genetic improvement course
Gain expertise in plant genetic improvement for contemporary farming. Master crop and region analysis, breeding scheme design, multi-location trials, marker and phenotyping applications, and delivery of high-yielding, stress-resistant varieties that farmers readily adopt. Develop skills to accelerate breeding processes and enhance agricultural productivity through structured programs.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to designing and implementing effective plant breeding programs. You will learn to assess target traits and regions, select and record parents, plan crosses, manage generations, conduct multi-location trials, analyse data, multiply seeds, ensure purity, release varieties, budget, schedule timelines, and maintain records to produce superior crop varieties more efficiently.
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Develop skills
- Design breeding plans focused on traits by quickly linking farmer needs to specific targets.
- Select and cross parents using germplasm optimised for yield, resilience, and quality.
- Conduct trials across multiple locations, analysing GxE interactions, using BLUPs, and defining selection indices.
- Establish streamlined breeding pipelines covering generation planning, seed increase, and variety release.
- Implement advanced phenotyping techniques and genetic markers for rapid trait assessment and MAS.
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