The program is aimed at professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in plant breeding and germplasm improvement. The course covers basics of DNA markers, quantitative trait loci, association studies and genomic selection.
Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) is considered the preeminent genome science and technology conference where top global researchers, leaders and innovators meet to announce new discoveries, cutting edge breakthroughs and to collaborate.
In addition to the 100 best tomato growers in the world, there will also be representatives from the trade, retail, consumer organisations, international politics and science.