Course content

In six weeks the course provides a solid theoretical background within the topics:

 

Breeding:	Selection, germless, property rights
Variety testing:	Breeders seeds, DUS field plots, UPOV rules
Multiplication:	Research, pollination, agronomy, contracting
Processing:	Drying, cleaning, monitoring
Testing:	Germination, moisture, purity, seed health
Certification:	Legislation, authorisation, inspection
Storage:	Technology, climate and costs
Trade:	ISTA and OECD rules, quarantine, marketing

Finally, the course will focus on overall design of seed supply systems in a development context.

Through an individual assignment each participant will receive supervision for analyzing specific problems relating to his own organisation. Company visits and seed testing laboratory exercises are included in the course.

 

Teaching language

We expect all participants to have a good command of English, since all training is conducted in English.