Overview of Ornamental Plant Breeding

Registration Eligibility

N/A

Start Date

02/17/2026

End Date

02/19/2026

Description

Every year brings a new crop of plant introductions to ornamental horticulture. Why so many? Are they really different? Are they really better? Do we truly need all of these options?

We'll take a look at how and why new plants are bred and introduced to the industry. The presentation will include a review of basic plant breeding terms, a look at what technology is and isn't used for ornamental plant breeding, and a roadmap for evaluation and introduction of new flowering shrubs.

Location

AMES, IA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

Learn why plant breeders select their breeding projects and how they define success in developing a new plant.; Review the basics of plant breeding, specifically the process for woody ornamental plants (shrubs).; Understand the timeline for plant introduc

Instructors

Jane Beggs-Joles

Course Codes

G-1

Provider

Iowa Chapter of ASLA

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