Topic outline
This course explains and defines pre-breeding and its context, identifying the situations to which it is best applied and its possible limitations. The potential of prebreeding to make optimal use of the benefits represented by plant genetic resources
is also outlined. The module introduces the criteria to define when pre-breeding is an advisable option, and introduces basic concepts of plant biology and genetics necessary to set up a successful pre-breeding programme.
The course is, primarily, for germplasm curators and plant breeders and their support and collaborating personnel, university lecturers and students engaged in germplasm management and/or crop improvement. It is also recommended for extension agents,
seeds specialists, field technicians and relevant research administrators and managers.
- The potential of pre-breeding to make optimal use and benefits represented by plant genetic resources (PGR)
- Defining pre-breeding context and examples of applications
- Identifying the situations to which pre-breeding is best applied and its limitations
- Genetic control of trait expression and plant reproductive biology
- Application of basic biological knowledge to pre-breeding
The course consists of 4 lessons, ranging from approximately 40 to 70 minutes duration each:
- Lesson 1 – Definition and Scope of Pre-breeding
- Lesson 2 – Pre-breeding in Context
- Lesson 3 – Basic Concepts for Pre-breeding
- Lesson 4 – Applications of Basic Concepts to Pre-breeding
The online version of this course runs on the latest versions of the major browsers, such as Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox.
The downloadable version only runs on Windows PC’s and no additional software is needed.
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