Hands on Training on Genome Assisted Breeding

Theoretical Sessions
Introduction to molecular markers
Applications of molecular markers in crop improvement
Marker assisted selection with emphasis on nutritional enhancement in maize
Genome wide association analysis for trait mapping DNA
Markers in understanding epigenetic regulations
Practical Sessions
Genotyping and phenotyping mapping populations
Preparation of genotypic and phenotypic data files for analysis Linkage map construction and QTL analysis
Introduction to GWAS Analysis
Marker assisted selection for trait introgression