Trainings
CEGSB has so far conducted 19 training courses and have trained more than 600 participants from 38 countries
The CEGSB (erstwhile CEG) offers training and short courses 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 CEGSB’s high-throughput Genotyping Service Lab. This includes: experimental design, sample submission and data analysis; genomics applications covering 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 etc. Courses also provide an introduction to cluster analysis and construction of dendrograms, diversity analysis software and next generation sequencing and bioinformatics tools.
The CEGSB has organized 19 training courses so far and have trained more than 600 scientists (Featuring over 117 female scientists) coming from National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) institutes/ State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), Research organizations and other Public and Pvt. sector organizations of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
CEGSB has organized 19 training courses
| Training Workshop on Genomic Selection for Dryland Crops- February 3-7, 2025
This workshop was supported by NovoNordisk Foundation (NNF). The workshop was designed for those actively involved in the breeding of Dryland Crops to enhance expertise in genomic selection, statistical modeling, and data analysis, with the overal goal of accelerating genetic gain. Genomic Selection experts including Dr. Dorcus Gemenet (Lead, Breeding Program Optimization under the Accelerated Breeding Initiative of the CGIAR), Prof. Bruce Walsh (University of Arizona), Dr. Réka Howard (University of Nebraska – Lincoln, USA), Dr. Anitha Raman (ICRISAT) Dr. Nelson Lubanga (Aberystwyth University, UK), and Dr. Vamsi Manthena (Expedia Group, USA) gave lectures and led participants through hands-on sessions, discussions, and personalized consultations, covering both theoretical and practical applications of genomic selection in breeding programs. |
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| Biomark X9 Workshop: Accelerating Trait Discovery Through Advanced Genotyping- Oct 24, 2024
The Biomark X9 Workshop: Accelerating Trait Discovery Through Advanced Genotyping, held at ICRISAT on Oct 24, 2024, was an incredible success. It brought together 50 delegates from 26 organizations, including research, breeding, and agricultural organizations. Participants joined to explore the latest genotyping technology and were guided through theoretical insights and hands-on sessions focusing on practical applications in agriculture and breeding programs. |
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| Two Days of Hands-on Training on Next Generation Sequencing Data Analysis 24-25th Feb 2023
ICRISAT CEGSB conducted the sixteenth training course and workshop on “Hands-on training on next generation sequencing data analysis” from 24 to 25 February 2023 in collaboration with Redcliffe Labs. This training course included hands-on training on transcriptome sequencing data analysis, and 48 participants from national and international organizations attended. |
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| Workshop on Cloud Computing (Amazon Web Services)-Feb 22, 2023
ICRISAT CEGSB has conducted a workshop on Cloud Computing in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on February 22, 2023. This workshop was focussed on hands-on training on NGS data analysis on AWS platform, 25 participants attended this workshop. |
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| Fifteenth training course and International workshop on Next generation genomics for developing climate resilient crops
ICRISAT CEGSB is conducted fifteenth training course and international workshop on “Next generation genomics for developing climate resilient crops” during 10-15 Feb, 2020 as part of AdaptNET project. Training course had 41 presentations (24 from ICRISAT Scientists and 17 from international and national invited speakers), demonstrations and field visits, attended by more than 60 participants from AdaptNET partner institutes and Kaveri Seed Company Limited, India. More details available as below: |
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Fourteenth Course: Next Generation Sequencing Technologies for Crop Improvement
 Participants of 14th training course on Next Generation Genomics for Crop Improvement. (06-17 May. 2019) |
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Thirteenth Course: Next Generation Genomics and Breeding for Crop Improvement
 Participants of Advanced Training Course on Next Generation Genomics and Breeding for Crop Improvement. (17-21 Dec. 2018) |
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Twelfth Training Course: Basic Training course on Molecular Markers for Crop Improvement
 Participants of Basic Training course on Molecular Markers for Crop Improvement (10-14 Dec. 2018) |
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Eleventh Course: Next Generation Sequencing Technologies for Crop Improvement |
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Tenth Course: Modern genomics for crop improvement |
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Ninth Course: Molecular Plant Breeding for Crop Improvement |
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Eighth Course: Application of Molecular Markers in Crop Improvement |
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Seventh Course: Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement |
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Sixth Course: Application of Genomics Technologies in Plant Breeding |
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Fifth Course: Molecular Marker Technology or Crop Improvement |
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Fourth Course: Molecular Methodologies for Assessing and Applying Genetic Diversity in Crop Breeding |
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Third Course: Molecular marker applications in crop genetics and breeding |
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Second Course: Molecular Marker Applications in Crop Genetics and Breeding |
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First Course: Molecular Marker Applications in Crop Genetics and Breeding |
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