PLBRG 7170

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PLBRG 7170
Quantitative Genetics in Plant Breeding

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

Discusses quantitative genetics and its applications for breeding. Topics include population genetics, components of variance, heritability, theoretical gain from selection, genetic mapping, mixed models, and genomic selection.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PLBRG 4030 and BTRY 6010 or equivalent.

Outcomes

  • Learn principles and methodologies of quantitative genetics so you are able to: Analyze and evaluate literature involving quantitative genetic experiments.
  • Design and analyze quantitative genetic experiments.
  • Statistically analyze phenotypic data of plant traits to take into account genotype x environment interaction.
  • Explain how to manage breeding populations to accomplish your breeding objectives.
  • Evaluate options for breeding strategies to maximize progress from selection.

When Offered Fall (offered alternate years).

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17557 PLBRG 7170   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person