Course: Breeding Methodology Demonstrations with Excursion (3501-453)

Persons:

• Prof.Dr.Dr Albrecht Melchinger (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

lecture with excursion

In-Class Hours Per Week:

2

Contents:

Visit of labs, nurseries and field experiments with applied breeding and research programs at the Heidfeldhof and in private breeding companies. Demonstration of the use of genetic resources, resistance measurement and selection and biotechnology in applied plant breeding. Instructions on planning of breeding nurseries and field evaluations. Demonstration of pollination techniques and resistance tests in the field.

Literature:

- Xu (2010) Molecular Plant Breeding. Cab Intl. ISBN 978-1845933920.
- Miedaner (2010) Pflanzenzüchtung. Eine Einführung. DLG Verlag. ISBN 978-3769007527.
- Becker (2011) Pflanzenzüchtung. 2. Auflage Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart. ISBN 978-3825235581.
- Dubcovsky et al. (2007) Genome Plasticity a Key Factor in the Success of Polyploid Wheat Under Domestication. Science 316: 1862-1866.

Location:

Hohenheim

Remarks:

Demonstrations in field trials and labs as well as an excursion tour.

Module:

• 3501-450 Breeding Methodology (compulsory)