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Plant Breeding Matters

by Rex Bernardo
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Latest episodes

  • How are the plants doing?

    October 21, 2026 · 25 min

    To identify the "survivors" in a breeding program, plant breeders need to continually assess the performance of the plants for different characteristics. Find out what this process (aka phenotyping) entails.

  • Taking the plant's lead

    October 14, 2026 · 23 min

    A plant breeder may be the one designing and executing a breeding program, yet a breeder needs to carefully consider and follow the natural mode of reproduction of a given plant species.

  • Genetics 101

    October 7, 2026 · 24 min

    Plant breeding relies on the science of genetics. Here's a quick introduction to (or review of) key genetic principles and concepts that are important in plant improvement.

  • Survivor, GMOs, and a manufacturing process

    September 30, 2026 · 24 min

    The process of improving plants genetically may seems daunting. The underlying concepts in plant improvement, however, are easily understandable.

  • Plants for human benefit

    September 23, 2026 · 26 min

    Plants meet the most basic of human needs, yet we often take them for granted. This episode focuses on just how amazing plants are.

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  • Welcome to Plant Breeding Matters!

    September 19, 2026 · 8 min

    I'm glad you found this podcast! In this trailer episode, I'll introduce myself and describe what this Plant Breeding Matters podcast is all about.

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About the show

Plant Breeding Matters because better plants don't just happen. If you're curious about how plants are improved genetically, then you've come to the right place. Join Professor Rex Bernardo (University of Minnesota) as he talks about what matters in plant breeding, and why it matters. Here you'll learn something new about plant breeding, or gain a better appreciation and understanding of something you might already know.