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Plant Breeding Matters

by Rex Bernardo

#33 Life Sciences
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Plant Breeding Matters because better plants don't just happen. If you're curious about how plants are improved genetically, then you've come to the right place. Join Professor Rex Bernardo (University of Minnesota) as he talks about what matters in plant breeding, and why it matters. Here you'll learn something new about plant breeding, or gain a better appreciation and understanding of something you might already know.

Latest episodes

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Taking the plant's lead

A plant breeder may be the one designing and executing a breeding program, yet a breeder needs to carefully consider and follow the natural mode of reproduction of a give

Oct 14
22 min

Genetics 101

Plant breeding relies on the science of genetics. Here's a quick introduction to (or review of) of key genetic principles and concepts that are important in plant improve

Oct 7
23 min

Survivor, GMOs, and a manufacturing process

The process of improving plants genetically may seems daunting. The underlying concepts in plant improvement, however, are easily understandable.

Sep 30
24 min

Plants for human benefit

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

Sep 23
26 min

Welcome to Plant Breeding Matters!

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.

Sep 19
7 min

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