The course aims at facilitating the introduction and practical implementation of Plant Breeders' Rights (Plant Variety Protection) in countries where legislation on this matter is being developed, has recently been passed or who are considering to develop a system.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Online - Geneva, Switzerland
The course is estimated to require around 36 hours of study, which can be undertaken at any time within the 4-week study period. The course contains comprehensive explanations, diagrams, self-assessment questions and end of module tests to guide participants.
Goondiwindi, Theodore, Emerald, St. George, Dalby, Mungwindi, Moree, Gunneday, Wee Waa, Narromine, Hilston, Griffith, Coleambally, Walgett, Bourke, Warren, Australia
Topics to be discussed will cover all phases of the crop growing cycle including pre-season preparations, the crucial planting operation through to flowering and crop cut-out, right through to the post cut-out phase of the crop.
Under the theme of “Soils Embrace Life and Universe”, all the participants from around the world will discuss up-to-date knowledge, recent research results and technological advances in the broad areas of soils sciences.