PLBR 7160

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PLBR 7160
Perspectives in Plant Breeding Strategies

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Emphasizes critical discussion and evaluation of selected benchmark papers and current literature. Reviews and discusses conventional and molecular selection techniques and breeding objectives, methods, and strategies for both self- and cross-pollinated crops. Requires extensive outside reading. Grades are based on four papers demonstrating creative thinking and analysis of plant breeding concepts.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PLBR 4030.

Outcomes
  • They will be able to convey to professional and lay audiences, orally and in writing, advanced concepts relating to strategies for crop improvement.
  • They will understand the fundamental concepts that underlie a well designed breeding program to improve both quantitative and qualitative traits in plant.
  • They will have a vision for the future trends that will transform plant breeding in the coming decade.
  • They will have an appreciation for the central role that crop improvement plays in global food security, health and well-being.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16465 PLBR 7160   DIS 201

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