Davis, California, USA
May 15, 2023
Apply for Class IX of the Davis Plant Breeding Academy
Before August 1st and Save $1,000!
The Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis developed a professional development course to teach the principles of plant breeding to seed industry personnel. This program is a rare opportunity, the curriculum equals or exceeds that of one Ph.D. because it is entirely focused on Plant Breeding, and it is taught majority by experienced plant breeders. The Plant Breeding Academy develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs. This two-year course addresses the reduced number of plant breeders being trained in academic programs and provides opportunities to develop plant breeders from within the seed Industry. Participants meet six sessions over two years.
PBA IX Dates:
Year 1
February 5 - 9, 2024
May 6 - 10, 2024
September 9 - 13, 2024
Year 2
February 3 - 8, 2025
May 5 - 10, 2025
September 8 - 12, 2025
(These dates are subject to change)
Learn more about PBA and apply
TESTIMONIALS
"The complexicity of Plant Breeding was graciously and effectively unfolded by high qualified and experienced professionals. Taking the PBA course was the best decision as part of my professional development!" - PBA Class VII Graduate, April 2022
"PBA provided me the opportunity to learn from public and private experience. The ability to meet people from around the world provided an environment that fostered learning and friendship. It has been a great experience that will continue past graduation." - EPBA Class VI Graduate, June 2022
"PBA has been a great experience to learn and improve knowledge in the field of Plant Breeding. It has advanced technology and experiences that can definitely improve a breeding program for any organization. The conversations with faculty and other professionals that attend the program are extremely beneficial." - PBA Class VII Graduate, April 2022
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