Course Objectives

• To acquaint participants with the commercial and scientific nature of the modern plant breeding industry, on a global basis.

• To familiarize the participants with techniques involved in plant breeding with special reference to crop improvement and new cultivar development.

• To provide the experienced personnel working within agriculture sector with the scientific basis, the biology and technology behind plant breeding and up-date their knowledge on new technologies of plant breeding.

• To inspire the participants to pursuer employment opportunities in the area of plant breeding (self employment or in industries) and to assist in career development of those who are already employed in research institutes and laboratories undertaking crop improvement and variety development of crop and ornamental plants.

• To develop the ability to transfer relevant knowledge and skills to appropriate plant breeding practices for the progress of agriculture industry in Sri Lanka.

Course outline

The short course will consist of 24 h lectures, 15h laboratory classes and two field visits to RRDI Bathalegoda, and CRI Bandirippuwa.

Target Group

• Those who wish to employ in agricultural institutes / industries, nurseries where plant    breeding techniques are directly involved.
• Those who are already employed in different plant industries and need to refresh and / or improve their knowledge in techniques applied in breeding plants.
• Those who want to acquire skills and knowledge in the field of plant breeding and begin   nurseries, farms, laboratories or industries

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