Information Package / Course Catalogue
Hybrid Breeding
Course Code: ZTB601
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To present the genetic basis of hybrid breeding, applied methods in different plants and discussion of the results.

Course Content

Basic genetic rules in terms of hybrid breeding, theories for heterosis, the application of hybrid breeding for self-pollinated and cross-pollinated plants

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Basic knowledge about hybrid breeding
2.Genetic basis of heterosis for self-pollinated and cross-pollinated plants
3.The planning and application of hybrid breeding program
4.Understand how to establish of a hybrid breeding program to improve new varieties and interpretation and publications of the results
5.How to choose a selection method during hybrid breeding program
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Banga, S.K., 1998. Hybrid cultivar development
2.Agrawal, R.L., 1998. Fundamentals of plant breeding and hybrid seed production
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Genetic bases of hybrid breeding
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 2 - Theoretical
Genotypic and phenotypic results of inbreeding
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 3 - Theoretical
Heterosis in self and cross pollinated plants
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 4 - Theoretical
Theories for heterosis
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 5 - Theoretical
The experimental results related to inbreeding and heterosis
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 6 - Theoretical
The types of hybrid cultivar
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 7 - Theoretical
Hybrid breeding in self-pollinated plants/ Midterm
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 8 - Theoretical
The management of hybrid seed production and controls
Week 9 - Theoretical
Successful genus of hybrid breeding
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 10 - Theoretical
Basic problems in hybrid breeding
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 11 - Theoretical
The crossing mechanism in hybrid seeds
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 12 - Theoretical
The production of hybrid seeds and controls
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 13 - Theoretical
Term Project presentation
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Reading related literature
Week 14 - Theoretical
Term Project presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment50525
Term Project302060
Midterm Examination1151530
Final Examination1153045
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)202
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-3
5
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026