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SUMMARY:Advanced Plant Breeding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your gardening and seed-saving skills to the next level? Join FarmFolk CityFolk for an in-depth\, advanced plant breeding workshop where you’ll learn how to enhance genetic diversity\, improve crop resilience\, and develop strong\, locally adapted varieties. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener\, seed saver\, or aspiring plant breeder\, this workshop will provide you with the tools and knowledge to create thriving\, genetically diverse crops tailored to your growing environment. \nIn this online workshop\, we’ll dive deep into the following advanced plant breeding techniques: \n\nMass Crossing for Genetic Diversity:\nDiscover how to intentionally cross different plant varieties to increase genetic diversity\, improve resilience\, and select for desirable traits like pest resistance\, flavour\, and hardiness. We’ll cover best practices for selecting parent plants\, timing your crossings\, and managing pollination to avoid unwanted genetic traits.\nLandrace Farming & Genetic Adaptation:\nLearn how to create and maintain landrace varieties—open-pollinated\, locally adapted plants that evolve through natural selection over generations. We’ll explore how to build resilient\, diverse plant populations that are well-suited to your region while ensuring genetic health and avoiding inbreeding.\nBiennial Seed Production for Crops Like Beets & Kale:\nMaster the art of growing biennial crops\, such as beets and kale\, for seed production. We’ll teach you how to manage the lifecycle of biennials\, including overwintering plants and ensuring they flower and produce high-quality seeds in the second season.\n\n  \nClick here for more info or to register! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/advanced-plant-breeding-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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