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Training of Trainers (ToT) on Advance Breeding Techniques for Major Crops in Bangladesh

According to the annual work plan, Crops Division of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), organized 3 days long ‘Training of Trainers (ToT) on Advance Breeding Techniques for Major Crops in Bangladesh’ on 28-30 April, 2025 at Conference Room-1, BARC funded by PARTNER Program, APCU-BARC. A total of 30 participants from BARC, BARI, BRRI, BINA, BJRI, BSRI, BWMRI, CDB, BRAC, BAU, SAU, GAU, HSTU, Lal Teer Seed Ltd., ACI Seed, Seed and Supreme Seed Ltd. were attended. The main objective of the training course was to strengthen the knowledge and technical skills of agricultural scientists, and researchers on advanced breeding techniques such as marker-assisted selection, genomic selection and speed breeding. The inaugural ceremony of the training program was graced by the chief guest Dr. Md. Abdus Salam, Member Director, Crops Division, BARC. The chief guest shared the necessities and importance of the training program focused on capacity building to develop a pool of national trainers who can further disseminate advanced breeding knowledge and practices across different institutions in Bangladesh. Dr. Md. Rezwan Molla, Principal Scientific Officer (Crops), BARC gave the welcome address and highlighted the objectives of the training program as the course coordinator. Participants were engaged in dynamic presentations and brainstorming sessions to achieve the training objectives. Scientists, academicians and officials experienced in modernization of breeding program utilizing frontier techniques, genetic mapping for identifying stress resilient loci, hybrid seed production, population genetics etc. After successful completion, the training program ended with a closing ceremony. Dr. Md. Abdus Salam, Member Director, Crops Division, BARC distributed the certificates among the participants and thanked the guests, resource speaker and the trainees. Participants appreciated the course of the training program, its practical value and comprehensive approach.