Disease Resistance Breeding: Phytophthora Resistance in Soybean Case Study

Instructor(s): Dr. Don Lee

Number of Units: 1

Estimated Time of Completion: 40-60 hours

Please note that the actual amount of time it takes to complete this module will vary based on the learner's previous background and/or experience with the concepts presented in this module.

Number of CEUs for Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs): 3 CEUs in Pest Management

Description: This is a module designed as an online self-paced learning environment, with video, lectures, reading and progression quizzing and an online final competency test. Learning content is based on research publications and extension resources developed by national experts. The targeted learner is expected to have completed undergraduate level coursework in genetics. The module has two parts. Part 1 provides the learner with a baseline Oomycete disease biology in soybean. Part 2 is focused on single gene resistance and partial resistance through the breeding selection of naturally occurring variation in soybeans. Learners will be able to compare the genetic difference between seed products and describe the process used to create them. This module is a companion module to Disease Resistance Breeding: Transgenic Strategies and may be taken before, at the same time, or after that module.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Plant Breeding & Genetics Badge program. Strong background in plant science, genetics and/or biology is recommended.

Registration:

• Register for Disease Resistance Breeding: Phytophthora Resistance in Soybean Case Study
• Upon registration and payment of module, learners will be emailed instructions on how to access the module (account creation/login, enrollment key, etc.).

Course Requirements & Materials:

• Technical Requirements: Access to high-speed Internet and email with up-to-date browsers and the ability to view videos (recommended browsers are Firefox, Chrome, and Safari)
• Textbooks: No textbooks required. All course materials are online in Campus eXtension and PASSeL. Free, additional genetics information can also be found at https://ge.unl.edu/.

This Course is Ideal For…

• Plant Breeding and Genetics Badge students
• Seed industry personnel
• Certified professional agronomists, crop consultants, and crop advisers
• Extension educators, agents, or specialists