Plants for human benefit

23/9/2026

Plant Breeding Matters

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26:04

Plants meet the most basic of human needs, yet we often take them for granted. This episode focuses on just how amazing plants are.

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Do it again
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Plant breeding is a long-term effort, with the breeding process being repeated over time instead of trying to do everything in one fell swoop. Tune in to find out why.
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Good ingredients
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A good dish starts from good ingredients. The same applies to plant breeding, with the ingredients being the germplasm used as parents to create new varieties.
How are the plants doing?
21/10/2026
24:45
To identify the "survivors" in a breeding program, plant breeders need to continually assess the performance of the plants for different characteristics. Find out what this process (aka phenotyping) entails.
Taking the plant's lead
14/10/2026
22:43
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Genetics 101
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Plant breeding relies on the science of genetics. Here's a quick introduction to (or review of) key genetic principles and concepts that are important in plant improvement.
Survivor, GMOs, and a manufacturing process
30/9/2026
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The process of improving plants genetically may seems daunting. The underlying concepts in plant improvement, however, are easily understandable.
Plants for human benefit
23/9/2026
26:04
Plants meet the most basic of human needs, yet we often take them for granted. This episode focuses on just how amazing plants are.
Welcome to Plant Breeding Matters!
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7:37
I'm glad you found this podcast! In this trailer episode, I'll introduce myself and describe what this Plant Breeding Matters podcast is all about.

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Plants for human benefit

Plant Breeding Matters

Otros episodios de "Plant Breeding Matters"

Breeding by design

Do it again

Good ingredients

How are the plants doing?

Taking the plant's lead

Genetics 101

Survivor, GMOs, and a manufacturing process

Plants for human benefit

Welcome to Plant Breeding Matters!