The CEG offers courses and workshops to provide scientists/researchers updated information on application of novel genomics technology in crop research and breeding. These courses are specifically designed to address the requirements of users of the CEG's high-throughput Genotyping Service Lab. This includes experimental design, sample submission and data analysis. Genomics applications covered range from molecular markers and marker-based diversity assessment to gene/QTL/trait mapping and marker-assisted breeding. Construction of genetic linkage maps, QTL mapping based on purpose-created populations, and association (LD) mapping using breeding lines or germplasm accessions are covered, as is use of decision support systems for plant breeding. Courses also provide an introduction to cluster analysis and construction of dendrograms, diversity analysis software and next generation sequencing and bioinformatics tools.Courses are offered twice a year for around 20 scientists from the Indian National Agricultural Research System (NARS). A few overseas participants, who are self-supported are also included in each course. Course lectures are given by CEG scientists as well as invited scientists from India and abroad.
Since 2008, the CEG offered four such courses
First Course: (March 17-28, 2008)
Second Course: (March 31-11 April, 2008)
Third Course: (October 6-24, 2008)
Fourth Course: (November 17-28, 2008)
Fifth Course: (18-29 May 2009)
Details of Training paticipants till 2009
