Get Ready!
The Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit is thrilled to announce a transformative training program in Genomics and Plant Breeding.
Are you a crop biologist, plant breeder, agronomist, plant physiologist, or post-graduate student? Dive into a 30% theory and 70% hands-on course on advanced techniques and approaches in genomics and plant breeding to enhance your research and actively contribute to addressing food and nutrition security and climate change issues.
What will you Learn:
🔬 Advanced RNA and DNA extraction techniques
🧬 Sequence generation, editing, and genotyping experimental design
🌿 Genome-wide association studies and genomic selection
📊 Data collection, management, and analysis of variety trials
💻 Hands-on activities in statistical genetics using R
📅 Date: November 16-22, 2024
📍 Location: Genetic, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS), Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin
Click here to learn more about the call for applications.
Register here before July 31st 2024
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