Re: [IUFRO Div 2] On developing a basic online course for tropical forest genetics

Dear Sheila, it will be a great challenge to organize this course! My contribution could be in the field of selection and breeding of fast growing species , and I have longtime experience in forest pathology and disease resistance through field- and laboratory tests. Kind regards, Marijke Steenackers 2016-06-16 19:50 GMT+02:00 Sheila Ward <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>: > Dear IUFRO Physiology and Genetics Division 2: > > > I am thinking about preparing a basic forest genetics course for the > forest engineering program at the Technical Institute of the Zona Maya in > Chetumal, Quintana Roo. It could be part of larger effort to establish an > online course available to any interested person, perhaps available in > multiple languages (English, Spanish, French). The course materials might > be used for a local course, or for review. This sort of material is best > given in a face-to-face class, but I think it would help a local instructor > to have such materials available. > > > I believe is a big need for this sort of course for many tropical areas. > I am wondering if anyone would be interested helping to construct this > course? Credit would be given to all participants. > > > Thanks, > > > --