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Advanced Plant Breeding


Course Description

An in-depth assessment of plant breeding methodologies and their genetic basis. Emphasis on the integration of traditional methodologies with modern genetic and genomic technologies.


Athena Title

Advanced Plant Breeding


Prerequisite

PBGG(CRSS)(HORT) 4140/6140


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will become proficient at designing breeding programs and understanding why particular methodologies are more or less desirable for particular breeding goals in various species.
  • Students will learn about the application of new technologies in genetics and genomics to classical plant breeding and understand their benefits and limitations.

Topical Outline

  • Basic concepts in plant breeding
  • Review of relevant genetics
  • Selection criteria
  • Population improvement
  • Pure line improvement
  • Marker-assisted selection
  • Cultivar development
  • Genotype X environment interaction
  • Breeding for specific traits
  • Participatory plant breeding
  • Ethics in plant breeding

Syllabus


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