Professional Information

Plant Breeding Academy

http://sbc.ucdavis.edu/Events/Plant_Breeding_Academy.htm

Program Overview

To help address the problem of reduced numbers of plant breeders currently receiving training in academic programs, the Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis has organized a two-year professional development course to teach the principles of plant breeding to seed industry personnel.  Participants will meet at UC Davis for a total of six sessions.  Readings and exercises will continue between sessions via internet to allow participants to maintain their current industry positions while participating in the course.

Program Goal

This goal of the course is to develop the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more effective contributors to larger breeding programs.

Who should attend?

The course is targeted toward personnel currently involved in private breeding programs who lack the academic background in genetics theory and practice to advance as independent breeders.  Current breeders who desire a refresher course or would like to broaden their expertise may also be suitable participants.

For more information, please visit the URL above.

Note:  While effort has been made to represent this program as accurately as possible, for the latest and most reliable information regarding program requirements, be sure to contact the current program representative.

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