Breeding and Seed Production

main objectives

Know the classic methods of selection and acquire basic genomic tools,,Know seed development ,Know how to manage the quantity of seeds to be produced, considering the specificities of the crop.,Know how to check the quality of seeds produced in the field and at the factory.,Integrate agroecological processes in seed production,Treat a concrete case of seed production, integrating specific constraints - submitted and discussed with a professional or an expert.,,

general content

Production of vegetable and field crop seeds,Physiology of flowering – Pollination – Seed physiology and quality. Agroecological drivers for the seed producing crop.,,

pedagogy

Lectures , Seminars , Case Study, Group Work, Accompanied Work , professional visits,

evaluation

Exam, Oral, Report

Bibliography

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