M. Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding)

Wish to shine and be the best in your domain? SGT University’s Master of Science in Genetics & Plant Breeding can make this happen! Suitable for aspiring plant scientists ready to take charge of creating innovative varieties of crops, this detailed MSc course delivers practical exposure to plant genetic makeup and breeding.

When you enroll, you get equipped with skills on how to produce new and improved crop varieties to feed the growing population and meet the demand for fiber and other products of plant origin.

Are you a green-sensitive person who enjoys science? Then our Master of Science in Genetics and Plant Breeding at SGT University is the next step for you.

Become knowledgeable about genomics, genetic variation, and heredity in order to improve crop characteristics such as yield, disease resistance, and nutrient value. You will be trained on what you need to know about crop improvement through gene editing and molecular markers. Certain courses involved in this curriculum are in statistics, plant pathology, and agronomy.

MSc Genetics and Plant Breeding Syllabus

The subjects included in MSc Genetics & Plant Breeding program are concerned with many aspects of plant genetics and plant breeding which include Genetics of Crop Plants, Breeding Techniques, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology. This course is as if the plants are given the superhero training to help them better deal with the numerous challenges they face. It’s about understanding plant genes and how packed into them are wonderful opportunities to develop new useful plant varieties. As students we are introduced to quantitative genetics, cytogenetics, plant breeding techniques, molecular markers, bioinformatics and genetic engineering.

MSc Genetics and Plant Breeding Subjects

Subjects covered in the M.Sc. program in Genetics & Plant Breeding include the following Masters of Science subjects:

• Genetics of Plants and Cytogenetics
• Genetics in Quantitative Terms
• Techniques for Plant Breeding
• DNA Sequencing and Molecular Markers
• Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
• Probabilistic Genetics and Bioinformatics
• Production of Seeds and Certification
• Tissue Culture and Micropropagation of Plants