Molecular Breeding for Product Development
This course covers the stages and components of a molecular breeding program with specific focus on product development. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to design and execute their own breeding programs.
Objectives
- To understand the stages and components of a molecular breeding program
- resources includes genetic and financial resources
- Understanding the tools and techniques required
- Gain proficiency in selected techniques related to molecular breeding
- To be able to design a product-oriented molecular breeding program
Key Modules
- Overview of molecular breeding process including discussion of scoping
- Genetic resource identification
- Phenotyping
- Statistical analysis
- Genotyping
- Genetic analysis
- Multi-location testing and analysis
- Designing molecular breeding programs
Target Audience
- Government officials
- NARES/NGOs/CBOs
- Scientists and technical officers
- Those undertaking molecular breeding programs
- Those sponsoring molecular breeding programs
- Private Sector agri-business employees (large and small)
- Post graduate students (Masters and PhD level)
*suitable for people with little or no prior knowledge
Duration: 10 days
Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of plant breeding concepts
- Basic understanding of statistical methods