Introduction to Genetics and Plant Breeding
In addition to breeders, many other people are directly or indirectly involved in the breeding program, working with the product, or providing support services. This course has been designed to give these employees insight into the general aspects of a breeding program. It provides them with background knowledge relevant to their own tasks.
Introduction to Genetics and Plant Breeding
In addition to breeders, many other people are directly or indirectly involved in the breeding program, working with the product, or providing support services. This course has been designed to give these employees insight into the general aspects of a breeding program. It provides them with background knowledge relevant to their own tasks.
Target Audience
- Trial field employees, crop maintenance employees and breeding assistants.
- Employees in seed production, laboratories, and others who need some understanding of the background and structure of a breeding program.
Objective
To familiarize participants with the fundamental concepts and basic techniques of genetics and plant breeding.
Program
The program is tailored to the company and participants.It includes:
- Genetics (pollination and fertilization, Mendel's laws)
- Genetics and environment
- Breeding objectives, genetic variation, backcrossing programs
- Selection methods for different crops
- Resistance breeding
- Seed production and processing
- Structure and function of DNA, introduction to biotechnology
Pre requisites
A basic education in biology and employment at a breeding/selection company.
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