Plant and Animal Breeding: Training for Future Scientists
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:
1. Learn the fundamental concepts of genetics and their applications in modern breeding
2. Compare and contrast different breeding techniques used in plants vs. animals
3. Analyze real-world case studies to evaluate breeding strategies and outcomes
4. Apply their learning through hands-on exercises and projects
5. Engage with industry professionals to understand current challenges and opportunities in breeding
Module 1: Foundations of Genetics and Breeding
Module 2: Plant Breeding Techniques and Applications
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6
Reproductive biology of major crop species -
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Breeding methods for self-pollinated vs. cross-pollinated crops
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8
Hybrid breeding and heterosis
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9
Molecular breeding approaches
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10
Breeding for abiotic and biotic stress resistance
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11
Case Study: Marker-assisted backcrossing for disease resistance in wheat
Module 3: Animal Breeding Techniques and Applications
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12
Reproductive physiology of livestock species
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13
Phenotyping strategies for economically important traits
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14
Advances in genome sequencing and genotyping platforms
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15
Breeding program design and genetic evaluation
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16
Crossbreeding and composite breed formation
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17
Case Study: Genomic selection in dairy cattle breeding
Module 4: Connecting Breeding Research with Industry Needs
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18
Engaging with plant and animal breeding companies
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19
Navigating intellectual property and commercialization
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20
Integrating breeding with other disciplines (e.g. agronomy, nutrition, economics)
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21
Adopting new breeding technologies in industry settings
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22
Exploring career paths in public and private sector breeding
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23
Present projects to the class and a panel of academic/industry experts
It's just the course outline, the complete course will be uploaded on Jan 15, 2025
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Course details
Duration
4 hours
Lectures
23
Video
2 hours
Assignments
4
Level
Intermediate
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