Course
Plant Breeding
and Genetics

Level: Master 1
Period: Semester 1
Language: English
Credits: 3 ECTS
Teacher/Coordinator: Ali Siah

Main Objectives

Acquire a background in the area of plant breeding and plant genetic selection (actors, organization, challenges, progresses, etc.)
Understand the strategies and techniques of quantitative genetics applied for plant improvement
Tools of biotechnology applied for plant breeding such as marker assisted selection and genomic selection

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Skills Developed

Analyze constraints/technical and economic challenges of genetic improvement of various plant species.

General Content

Lessons/conferences, company visits

Organization of plant breeding sector
Methods of plant breeding
Quantitative genetics applied for plant breeding
Marker assisted selection and genomic selection
Breeding specialties of different plant species
Seed production and regulation

Evaluation

Individual exam – Synthesis report and oral defense on a subject not developed during the courses.

Contact

Ali Siah

Professor - Researcher

E-mail: ali.siah@yncrea.fr

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