Basics Of Plant Breeding
Published 4/2026
Created by Narkhede Gopal Wasudeo
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: Beginner | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 21 Lectures ( 8h 7m ) | Size: 4.91 GB
What you'll learn
✓ Explain the principles, scope, and historical development of plant breeding.
✓ Apply genetic principles such as Mendelian inheritance and quantitative genetics in crop improvement.
✓ Differentiate breeding methods for self-, cross-, and asexually propagated crops.
✓ Analyze modern breeding techniques including hybridization, mutation breeding, and germplasm utilization.
Requirements
● Basic understanding of biology or agriculture is helpful but not mandatory. Interest in plant science, crop improvement, or genetics. Ability to follow scientific concepts and simple calculations. No prior experience in plant breeding is required-everything will be taught from the basics.
Description
This comprehensive course on Basics of Plant Breeding is designed to provide a strong foundation in the principles, methods, and applications of crop improvement. It systematically covers both classical and modern aspects of plant breeding, making it suitable for students, researchers, and agriculture professionals.
The course begins with an introduction to plant breeding, its scope, objectives, and role in ensuring global food security. It then explores the historical development of plant breeding, including domestication and the significance of Mendelian genetics. Core genetic principles such as inheritance, gene action, heritability, and quantitative traits are explained in a clear and structured manner.
Further, the course covers important topics like modes of reproduction, male sterility, and plant genetic resources, highlighting their significance in breeding programs. You will gain in-depth knowledge of germplasm conservation, centres of origin, and pre-breeding strategies for enhancing genetic diversity.
Practical breeding methods for self-pollinated, cross-pollinated, and asexually propagated crops are discussed in detail. Key concepts such as heterosis, inbreeding depression, hybrid development, and mutation breeding are also included. The course additionally focuses on hybridization techniques, handling of segregating generations, and the process of variety release and notification.
Finally, the course introduces intellectual property rights in agriculture, emphasizing the importance of protecting innovations in plant breeding.
By the end of this course, learners will have a clear understanding of plant breeding concepts and the ability to apply them in real-world crop improvement programs.
Who this course is for
■ Undergraduate and postgraduate students in agriculture, genetics, and plant breeding who want to build a strong foundation in crop improvement. Beginners and aspiring researchers interested in plant breeding, genetics, and modern agricultural practices. Agriculture professionals, extension workers, and seed industry personnel seeking practical knowledge of breeding techniques. Anyone curious about how improved crop varieties are developed for higher yield, quality, and stress resistance.
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