Topic outline
This course gives an overview of what it takes to establish and manage a genebank, providing an outline of genebank operations with particular respect to pre-breeding. The need for linking genebank operations with pre-breeding is emphasized and problems
are addressed. The module also explains the methods used to prepare and accomplish collecting missions and describes the main issues related to the proper organization of a genebank. An overview of the processes of day-to-day management is provided.
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 purpose of genebanks and thir role in strengthening food security and sustainable agricultural production
- The methods used to prepare and accomplish collecting missions
- Linkages between genebank operations with pre-breeding
- The main issues related to the proper organization of a genebank and the related process of day-to-day management
The course consists of 3 lessons, ranging from approximately 45 to 65 minutes duration each:
- Lesson 1 – Introduction to Genebanks
- Lesson 2 – Collecting Missions and Management of Genebanks
- Lesson 3 – Characterization and Evaluation
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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