Ecological and Evolutionary Plant Breeding for Sustainability

About

The summer school is an introduction into the key concepts, theories, and cutting-edge techniques in Darwinian Agriculture and plant breeding, and its potential applications in contemporary agricultural practices. It delves into the domain of agroecology.

Course leader

Jacques David Karl Schmid

Target group

MSc students
PhD students

Course aim

The aim of the Summer School on Darwinian Agriculture and Plant Breeding, held at Place Pierre Viala, 34000 Montpellier, France, is to provide participants with an introduction to key concepts, theories, and advanced techniques in these fields. By exploring the intersection of ecology and genetics, the program seeks to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply Darwinian principles in modern agricultural practices.