The University of California, Davis Seed Biotechnology Center is hosting an online Hemp Breeding and Seed Production course from Oct. 27-29. The course is designed to enhance the knowledge of professionals working on hemp improvement and propagation.

Presentations will cover hemp seed production topics such as flowering, pollination, seed development, harvesting, and certification. Course participants also will learn about hemp genomics, genetics, sex expression, types of cultivars with corresponding breeding schemes, and intellectual property protection options. Instructors include experts from the public and private sectors and will be delivered online in an interactive format with lectures and discussions.

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