SP5 learning materials are derived from workshops and/or commissioned at Programme level by GCP’s Subprogramme 5, in close collaboration with the technical Subprogrammes. The learning materials cover topics of contemporary relevance to GCP’s work and mission, and are offered for free public use. We would however appreciate acknowledgement of the CGIAR Generation Challenge Programme whenever you use or adapt these materials, and we would also appreciate hearing from you on how you have used the material which is also downloadable and available on CD-Rom on request.
You are warmly invited to freely use and/or print any of these materials for educational or other non-commercial purposes without prior permission, provided due credit is attributed.
Marker-assisted breeding
This learning module was designed to be used either as the basic material for a course or as a self-tutorial. It is geared towards scientists or upper-level students with a good background of biology, genetics and plant breeding. It is expected that readers have some understanding of molecular markers (a number of resources are given throughout, if not). It is meant to complement other learning modules available, such as those available or in progress for molecular markers, genetic diversity, phenotyping, and plant breeding. Following on from the release of our Beta version in September 2009, a final, polished version of the module is now available on CD-ROM.
The McClintock crop bioinformatics course
This self-study introductory online course targets scientists with a reasonable background in germplasm, biology and genetics, and their application in plant and agricultural sciences. Named in honour of Nobel prize winning crop geneticist, Barbara McClintock, this course is a joint project between IRRI and the CGIAR Generation Challenge Programme, designed to demonstrate how basic bioinformatics tools, techniques and resources can help molecular biologists, geneticists and other scientists to effectively manage sequencing projects. This course is a ‘living resource’ and will be continually updated to attune it with the latest developments in the dynamic field of bioninformatics. The course is also available on CD-ROM, but please note that course material is continually updated and the online version may not always match the CD version.
Genomics and comparative genomics tutorial
For use by scientists and advanced students with a strong background in biology and genetics as basic class material or self-tutorial. The principal audience includes plant breeders, molecular biologists and other plant scientists on the fringe of—but not fully engaged in—genomics research. A modular approach accommodates the different backgrounds and needs of users of this material, developed jointly by Cornell University’s Institute for Genomic Diversity and the CGIAR Generation Challenge Programme. This tutorial is also available on CD-ROM.
Genetic resource policies course
A distant learning module for scientists, covering genetic resource policies and implications on freedom to operate. This course material was developed in collaboration with Wageningen University and Research Centre (WUR). This module is also available on CD-ROM.
In the pipeline
Learning materials on:
• Genetic diversity
• Phenotyping
• Association genetics