Genetic Crossbreeding Course
This course equips learners with essential skills in tomato genetic crossbreeding, covering trait selection, hybrid development, field trial management, and data analysis techniques. Participants will create high-yielding, disease-resistant tomato varieties with firm fruits, using modern genetic tools and proven breeding practices applicable to real-world programs.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Explore a practical guide to tomato hybrid breeding, focusing on designing crosses for better yield, disease resistance, and fruit quality. Master inheritance basics, crossing techniques, selection processes, trial setups, data evaluation, along with detailed protocols, timelines, and strategies to reduce risks in actual breeding efforts.
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Develop skills
- Master tomato genetics by applying inheritance principles and GxE interactions for superior hybrid crosses.
- Gain expertise in marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genomic selection (GS) using DNA markers to accelerate yield and disease resistance improvements.
- Develop skills to design effective hybrid strategies and crossing schemes that combine yield, fruit firmness, and disease resistance traits.
- Learn to conduct field trials, including multi-site testing setups and BLUP-based data analysis for reliable results.
- Acquire hands-on proficiency in executing controlled crosses, fruit firmness evaluations, and disease resistance assays.
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