The specific objectives of postgraduate training in plant breeding are to:
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Produce capable graduates with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of plant breeding for undertaking teaching, research, extension and decision making.
- Develop improved crop varieties that could fit the different agro ecological regions of the country.
- Promote collection, conservation, characterization, evaluation, and utilization of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
- Enhance the development of seed industry/system
Applicant should posses BSc degree in fields such as Plant Sciences, Crop Sciences, Horticulture, Forestry, Biology, NRM, and Other related fields with CGPA of 2.00 and above are encouraged to apply. Applicants must pass written entrance examination and must meet other admission requirements of School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Female applicants are favored.
Graduate profile
Students who complete M. Sc. study in Plant Breeding will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to:
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Improve crop plants and develop varieties that could fit the different agro ecological regions of the country.
- Engage in teaching in the field of plant breeding at various levels.
- Manage plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
- Provide technical leadership in seed enterprises, GO and NGOS
- Advice/consult agribusiness and policy makers
- Start their own farm
Graduation requirement
The student should obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.0, with only one C grade. In addition, the student must complete and defend his/her M. Sc. research work successfully.
Degree nomenclature: Master of Science Degree in Plant Breeding
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Course No |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PLPB511 |
Advanced Genetics |
3 |
|
PLAG 511 |
Biometry
|
3 |
|
PLPB 531 |
Crop Evolution and Plant Genetic Resources Management
|
3 |
|
PLAG 521 |
Advanced Plant Physiology |
3 |
|
PLPB 572 |
Advanced Seed Technology (E) |
2 |
|
MBA 612 |
Entrepreneurship Development |
2 |
|
PLBT 514 |
Tissue culture (E) |
2 |
Total |
14/16
|
|
* E = Elective Course, students are required to take at least one elective course in one semester.
Year I semester II
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Course No |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
PLPB 502 |
Current Topics in Plant Breeding |
1 |
|
PLPB 512 |
Advanced Plant Breeding |
3 |
|
PLPB 532 |
Quantitative Genetics |
3 |
|
PLPB 552 |
Plant Microbial Interaction and Breeding for Biotic Resistance
|
2 |
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PLBT 562 |
Biotechnology in Crop Improvement |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
PLPB 582 |
Plant biochemistry and breeding for quality traits (E) |
2 |
|
PLPB 640 |
Heterosis Breeding (E) |
2 |
|
|
Breeding for field Crops |
2 |
|
Total |
|
14/16
|
Year II semester I
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Course No |
Course Title |
Credit Hour |
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CBE 582 |
Community based Training Program |
3 |
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PLPB 611 |
M.Sc. Thesis Research |
6 |
Total |
9 |
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