Course: Analysis and utilization of genomic diversity for plant breeding (3502-421)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Karl Schmid (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

seminar with excercise

In-Class Hours Per Week:

4

Contents:

- Genetic diversity (types and measures of genetic diversity, population structure and gene flow, selection and demographic history)
- Tools for the reproducible analysis of genetic diversity (Linux commandline, R, Python)
- Statistical methods for detecting selection (demographic inference, selection tests)
- Utilisation of genomic diversity (breeding strategies for utilizing genetic diversity, genomic selection with exotic material)

Location:

Hohenheim

Module:

• 3502-420 Analysis and Utilization of Genomic Diversity for Plant Breeding (compulsory)