Hemp Genetics and Breeding Certificate

In eCornell Certificate Programs 

With applications ranging from textiles to health foods and fuel, the hemp industry in the US is booming. In order to keep up with the rapidly growing demand for seeds, hemp breeders and seed technicians are highly sought after, and significant growth in employment opportunities is expected to continue into the next decade.
This certificate program will cover the essential elements of starting a successful hemp breeding program. You will gain a deeper understanding of plant genetics and how they are applied to crop improvement. By combining both traditional and modern breeding techniques, you will design a plan to produce a crop with a desired combination of traits to help your plant succeed in a particular environment. From there, you will learn how to evaluate the success of a breeding trial — a process which is particularly complex when tracking and evaluating multiple traits of interest. As you gain a deeper understanding of plant intellectual property law, you will also plan how to appropriately protect your new variety. By the completion of the program, you will have gained a strong foundation in hemp genetics and be ready to create an effective breeding program.

For the best experience in this program it is strongly recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear.