Master of Integrated Plant and Animal Breeding

Advanced interdisciplinary program combining cutting-edge plant and animal breeding methodologies

2 Years ProgramResearch FocusInterdisciplinary

Program Overview

Program Objectives
  • • Integrate plant and animal breeding principles
  • • Develop expertise in quantitative genetics
  • • Master genomic selection techniques
  • • Apply breeding program design strategies
  • • Address sustainable agriculture challenges
Key Learning Outcomes
  • • Advanced statistical genetics knowledge
  • • Practical breeding program management
  • • Molecular breeding techniques
  • • Bioinformatics and data analysis
  • • Research methodology and design

Core Curriculum

Year 1: Foundation Courses

Quantitative Genetics

Advanced statistical methods in breeding, heritability estimation, genetic correlation analysis

Molecular Genetics

DNA markers, gene mapping, molecular techniques in breeding programs

Plant Breeding Principles

Selection methods, hybrid development, breeding for stress resistance

Animal Breeding Strategies

Population genetics, selection indices, breeding value estimation

Year 2: Advanced Applications

Genomic Selection

Genome-wide association studies, genomic prediction models

Bioinformatics

Sequence analysis, database management, computational tools

Breeding Program Design

Program optimization, resource allocation, implementation strategies

Research Thesis

Independent research project under faculty supervision

Research Focus Areas

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Climate Resilience

Developing breeding strategies for climate-adaptive crops and livestock

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Sustainable Agriculture

Integrated approaches for sustainable food production systems

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Data-Driven Breeding

Advanced statistical methods and machine learning in breeding

Academic Achievements

Research Excellence Award
Outstanding contribution to integrated breeding research

Recognized for innovative research on climate-resilient breeding strategies combining plant and animal approaches

Leadership in Collaborative Projects
Coordinated multi-disciplinary research initiatives

Led collaborative projects involving plant scientists, animal geneticists, and data analysts

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