plant genetic improvement course
Gain expertise in plant genetic improvement for today's farming needs. Master crop and region analysis, breeding program design, multi-location testing, marker use and phenotyping, and development of high-yielding, resilient varieties that farmers can readily adopt.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a straightforward guide to creating and managing successful plant breeding programs. You will learn to evaluate target traits and areas, select and record parent plants, plan crosses, and handle breeding generations. Get practical advice 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 requirements 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.
- Create streamlined breeding processes: schedule generations, expand seed production, and manage releases.
- Use advanced phenotyping and genetic markers: assess vital traits and apply marker-assisted selection efficiently.
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