plant genetics course
Gain expertise in plant genetics tailored for practical breeding programmes. Explore Mendelian principles, heritability assessments, molecular markers, and experimental designs to identify and develop crop varieties resilient to heat and drought, enhancing yields, supporting farmer uptake, and advancing climate-resilient farming practices in challenging environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to set up small breeding trials, select appropriate crops and germplasm, and develop crossing plans for crops that withstand heat and drought. You will study Mendelian ratios, inheritance patterns, heritability estimates, ANOVA analysis, and selection indices, linking molecular markers with field observations to deliver practical advice for improving crop varieties and promoting their use by farmers.
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Develop skills
- Design trials for crops tolerant to heat and drought using efficient field methods.
- Apply Mendelian genetics and ANOVA to study trait inheritance in crop plants.
- Utilise molecular markers and selection indices to identify top breeding lines.
- Plan compact breeding experiments including germplasm selection, controls, and repeats.
- Convert trial results into actionable advice on varieties, seeds, and management for farmers.
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