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, resilient varieties that farmers can readily adopt. This equips you to boost agricultural productivity through smarter breeding practices.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a straightforward guide to creating and managing successful plant breeding programmes. You will learn to assess 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 priorities to key traits swiftly.
- Select and pair parents: pick germplasm for better yield, toughness, and quality.
- Conduct trials across multiple sites: evaluate GxE interactions, use BLUPs, and develop selection indices.
- Establish streamlined breeding processes: schedule generations, increase seed stocks, and manage releases.
- Employ advanced phenotyping and genetic markers: assess vital traits and apply marker-assisted selection efficiently.
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