What methods are used to develop new plant varieties?

We invite you to the third meeting of the virtual course “Plant Breeding: A Pillar of Agriculture”:From Concept to Practice: Classic Methods of Plant Improvement.

In this session, you will learn about the principles and strategies of classical breeding, its application in selection programs, and a case study on the development of varieties.

Guest speakers:

• Luis Ernesto Rodríguez PhD – Plant Breeder at UNAL

• Oscar Jair Rodríguez PhD – Universidad Distrital

This space is part of the project “Climate-Resilient Potatoes,” funded by FONTAGRO.

📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026

🕘 9:00 a.m. (Colombia) | 10:00 a.m. (Bolivia)

💻 Virtual format via StreamYard. Register for free here: https://streamyard.com/watch/kjKan6j3WjqY