plant genetic improvement course
Gain expertise in plant genetic improvement for today's farming needs. Master crop and region analysis, breeding programme design, multi-site testing, marker and phenotyping techniques, and delivery of high-yielding, stress-resistant varieties that farmers can readily adopt. This hands-on course equips you to boost agricultural productivity through smarter breeding strategies.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a straightforward guide to creating and managing successful plant breeding programmes. You will learn to evaluate target traits and areas, select and record parent plants, plan crosses, and handle breeding generations. Get practical tips on multi-site trials, data handling, seed increase, purity checks, variety approval, budgeting, scheduling, and documentation to produce superior crop varieties more quickly.
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Develop skills
- Design breeding plans focused on traits: connect farmer demands to key traits swiftly.
- Select and pair parents: pick germplasm for high yield, toughness, and quality.
- Conduct trials across multiple sites: assess GxE interactions, use BLUPs, and develop selection indices.
- Establish streamlined breeding processes: schedule generations, scale up seeds, and manage releases.
- Utilise advanced phenotyping and markers: assess vital traits and apply marker-assisted selection efficiently.
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