Topic outline

  • This module explains why it is necessary to plan ahead in a pre-breeding programme. It covers the range of issues that need to be considered before embarking on a pre-breeding programme, stressing the importance of adopting a participatory approach. The module also explains the importance of documenting outputs, assessing outcomes and using this information in future planning exercises.

    • System Requirements

      The online version of this course runs on the latest versions of Chrome and Safari. In order to access this course on Internet Explorer or Firefox, you must install and enable Adobe Flash player.

      The downloadable version only runs on Windows PC’s and no additional software is needed.

      • Audience

        The principal audience includes the genebank managers and plant breeders working in public or private organizations. Others who will benefit are university lecturers and students working in crop science and related faculties, and extension specialists.

        • Course contents

          The course consists of 3 lessons, ranging from approximately 40 to 70 minutes duration each:

          • Lesson 1  Planning a Pre-breeding Project
          • Lesson 2  Managing and Assessing a Pre-breeding Project
          • Lesson 3  Monitoring and Evaluation


          • Partners

            Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions     Bioversity International    Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical    International Potato Center    Global Crop Diversity Trust    Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University    International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research, The University of Western Australia    Center for Agricultural Biotechnology, Kasetsart University    USDA    Centre for Genetic Resources, Wageningen University