Information Package / Course Catalogue
Advanced Plant Breeding
Course Code: ZTB606
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Learn detailed knowledge on plant breeding methods using in improvement of new varieties

Course Content

To give basic information on line tester and diallel cross methods and interpretations of analyze results, the importance of general and specific combining ability for researchers and breeding methods used in plant breeding.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know procedures about methods to determine parents for crossing program in order to develop base population for cross and self pollinated plants
2.Learn applications and methods in plant breeding, interpretations and publications of the results
3.To know advantages and disadvantage of breeding method used in cultivar improvement
4.To be able to establish new breeding program
5.Determining the most appropriate breeding method
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and scope of plant breeding and basic concept of plant breeding
Week 1 - Practice
Literature search
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction and basic information about Line tester analyze method
Week 2 - Practice
Literature search
Week 3 - Theoretical
Explanation and interpretations of the Line tester analyze method results
Week 3 - Practice
Sample problem solution and interpretation of results
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction and basic information about Diallel analyze method
Week 4 - Practice
Lİterature search
Week 5 - Theoretical
Explanation and interpretations of the Diallel analyze method results
Week 5 - Practice
Sample problem solution and interpretation of results
Week 6 - Theoretical
The importance of general and specific combining ability in terms of plant breeding.
Week 6 - Practice
Literature search
Week 7 - Theoretical
Relationship between cross and parents/ Midterm
Week 7 - Practice
Literature search
Week 8 - Theoretical
Biotechnological methods and using in plant breeding
Week 9 - Theoretical
Implementation of Pedigree and bulk methods
Week 9 - Practice
Discussion of implementation principles of breeding method
Week 10 - Theoretical
Implementation of back cross and single seed methods
Week 10 - Practice
Discussion of implementation principles of breeding method
Week 11 - Theoretical
Mutation breeding and applications
Week 11 - Practice
Discussion of implementation principles of breeding method
Week 12 - Theoretical
Implementation of synthetic cultivars
Week 12 - Practice
Discussion of implementation principles of breeding method
Week 13 - Theoretical
Hybrid cultivars and applications.
Week 13 - Practice
Discussion of implementation principles of breeding method
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 - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Term Project514070
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)153
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
4
4
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4
4
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5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
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5
OÇ-3
5
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OÇ-5
4
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4
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4
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026