This course introduces the art and science of plant breeding, focusing on changing plant traits to produce desired characteristics. It covers cytological principles, heterosis, inbreeding, incompatibility mechanisms, and sterility. Students will explore various breeding methods, disease and pest resistance, and the practices used to sustain desired qualities in major farm and domestic plants. The course also examines conventional and modern plant breeding techniques, including molecular biology applications.
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No specific requirements needed
This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.
How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
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Expert tips to help you succeed in this course
Create detailed concept maps linking breeding methods to specific crop types.
Practice calculating inbreeding coefficients using different pedigree scenarios.
Review the mechanisms of disease resistance and their genetic control.
Focus on understanding the differences between conventional and modern plant breeding techniques.
Summarize the key steps in hybrid seed production using cytoplasmic male sterility.
Study the different types of self-incompatibility and their evolutionary significance.
Review all tutor-marked assignments and self-assessment questions.
Allocate study time proportionally to the weight of each module in the final exam.
Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share notes.
Practice applying plant breeding principles to real-world case studies.