PhD course: Global policies and legal frameworks for research and innovation with plant genetic resources
The aim of this PhD course is to enable an understanding of the relevant global policies and legal frameworks for biodiversity, accessing and utilizing plant genetic resources, and for plant variety protection such as plant breeders' rights and patents.
Start date: 15 September 2025
End date: 19 September 2025
Organiser: Department of Plant Breeding
Location: Alnarp
Last day of registration: 15 August 2025
The utilization of genetic resources is governed by a complex range of international and national regulatory frameworks. To secure the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources, while promoting innovation and at the same time ensuring environmental and consumer safety, multiple global policies, national laws and regulatory procedures have been established. These frameworks directly influence the activities of researchers and breeders engaged in research and innovation with plant genetic resources.
The knowledge gained from the course will give the students a competence that is highly sought after both in the academic and the private plant research and breeding sector.
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Credits: 3 ECTS