plant genetic improvement course
Gain expertise in plant genetic improvement for contemporary farming. Master crop and region analysis, breeding program design, multi-location trials, marker and phenotyping techniques, and the delivery of high-yielding, stress-resistant varieties that farmers readily adopt. This course equips you with essential tools to enhance agricultural productivity through targeted genetic enhancements.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to designing and managing effective plant breeding programs. You will learn to assess target traits and regions, select and record parents, plan crosses, and handle generations. It offers hands-on advice on multi-location trials, data analysis, seed multiplication, purity checks, variety release, budgeting, timelines, and record-keeping 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 by choosing germplasm for high yield, resilience, and quality.
- Conduct multi-location trials by analyzing GxE interactions, using BLUPs, and developing selection indices.
- Establish efficient breeding pipelines covering generation planning, seed scaling, and variety release.
- Implement modern phenotyping and genetic markers to accurately measure traits and apply marker-assisted selection.
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