Genetic Crossbreeding Course
This course equips you with practical skills in tomato genetic crossbreeding, covering trait selection, hybrid design, field trials, and data analysis. You will learn to develop high-yield, disease-resistant tomato varieties with firm fruits using modern genetics and proven breeding techniques suitable for real-world applications in Zambia.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Discover a practical guide to designing and assessing tomato hybrids for better yields, resistance to leaf diseases, and firmer fruits. Master inheritance basics, crossing techniques, selection processes, trial setups, data evaluation, detailed protocols, timelines, and strategies to manage risks, ready for immediate use in breeding projects.
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Develop skills
- Master tomato genetics by applying inheritance principles and genotype-by-environment interactions to create superior crosses.
- Gain practical skills in marker-assisted selection and genomic selection using DNA markers to accelerate improvements in yield and disease resistance.
- Develop expertise in designing hybrid strategies and crossing schemes to combine traits like yield, fruit firmness, and resistance.
- Learn to execute field trials by setting up multi-site tests and analysing data with best linear unbiased prediction methods.
- Acquire hands-on protocols for performing controlled crosses, fruit firmness tests, and disease resistance assays.
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