Dr. Erik Sacks This graduate-level course (2 credits) covers the collection, curation, and use of plant genetic resources for …
Category: Genebank Fundamentals
National Plant Germplasm System: Conserving Crop Genetic Resources in the U.S.

Katheryn Chen and Peter Bretting The National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS) is the network of USDA genebanks that …
Crop Diversity Series Introduction

Colorado State University Center for Science Communication Crop genetic diversity is essential to global agriculture. This series explores the origins …
Phenotyping Seeds: Traits of Interest to Enhance Management and Use of Genetic Resource Collections

Christina Walters In this recording by the International Plant Phenotyping Network, Dr. Christina Walters presents information on phenotyping seeds in …
Conserving Plant Diversity

Chris Richards The USDA National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation (NLGRP) in Fort Collins, Colorado secures collections of our nation’s …
Online Academic Credit Course – Seed Vigor Concepts and Testing
Deana Namuth-Covert, Laura Pottorff
This course provides learners a basic understanding of the concept of seed vigor, methods for seed …
Seed Vigor Concepts and Testing
Deana Namuth-Covert, Laura Pottorff
This course provides learners a basic understanding of the concept of seed vigor, methods for …
Online Academic Credit Course – Seed Processes: Storage and Deterioration
Deana Namuth-Covert, Laura Pottorff
In this course you will learn about environmental conditions and management factors influencing storage and …
Seed Processes: Storage and Deterioration
Deana Namuth-Covert, Laura Pottorff
In this course you will learn about environmental conditions and management factors influencing storage and …
Online Academic Credit Course – Seed Quality–Seed Production and Genetics
Deana Namuth-Covert, Laura Pottorff
If you want to be a seed analyst or work in some way with seeds, learning …