Managing Global Resources for a Secure Future

2017 Annual Meeting | Oct. 22-25 | Tampa, FL

186-8 Distance Student Perspective on Plant Breeding Distance Education.

See more from this Division: C01 Crop Breeding and Genetics
See more from this Session: Symposium--Training Plant Breeders to Design and Manage 21st Century Cultivar Development Pipelines

Tuesday, October 24, 2017: 9:25 AM
Marriott Tampa Waterside, Florida Salon VI

Corrie Hopkins, Monsanto Company - USA, Kennedyville, MD
Abstract:
As the global population increases, providing food, fiber and fuel to meet growing demands has become a significant challenge. Distance education for individuals wanting to continue their education, receive a master of science, or Ph.D. degree, have the ability to do so while continuing to work within the agricultural field.

See more from this Division: C01 Crop Breeding and Genetics
See more from this Session: Symposium--Training Plant Breeders to Design and Manage 21st Century Cultivar Development Pipelines

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