PLBRG 4080

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PLBRG 4080
Methods of Plant Breeding Laboratory

Course information provided by the 2021-2022 Catalog.

Field trips to plant breeding programs involve discussion of breeding methods used, overall goals, selection and screening techniques, and variety and germplasm release. Additional labs include selection techniques for various traits, intellectual property issues, genetically modified crops, and international agriculture. For a term project, each student designs a comprehensive breeding program on a chosen crop.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite or corequisite: PLBRG 4030 or equivalent.

Outcomes

  • Design a breeding program to improve both quantitative and qualitative traits in plants.
  • Describe the impact that plant breeding has on community and global health and well-being.

When Offered Fall.

Comments Mandatory trip to Cornell AgriTech in Geneva.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one laboratory. Field studies optional. Combined with: PLBRG 6080

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1231 PLBRG 4080   LAB 401

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    • TR Fernow Hall G01
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • Sorrells, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite or co-requisite: PLBRG 4030 or equivalent.

  • 17997 PLBRG 4080   FLD 801

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    • S
    • Sep 18, 2021

    • Sorrells, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Mandatory trip to Cornell AgriTech in Geneva.