Course: Pre-breeding for effective use of plant genetic resources

FAO/OPCC

Course: Pre-breeding for effective use of plant genetic resources

Year of publication 2016

Pages 2p.

Author FAO/OPCC

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

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Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) This course covers a range of theoretical and practical topics from the basic concepts and applications of prebreeding to germplasm distribution and regulatory issues. The purpose of this course is to improve the effective use in breeding of germplasm resources, building a bridge between genebank managers and plant breeders.

Language English

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