Life Cycle HomeModule No.Module/LessonsInstructorIntroduction1Biotech crops for Africa: Benefits, opportunities, and challengesDianah Ngonyama1Lifecycle of biotech derived seeds; Difference between private and public sector objectives and activitiesDianah NgonyamaResearch and development2Plant transformationKan Wang2Pollen flow and adventitious presence tolerance in cross-pollinated cropsSusana Goggi2Field trial protocolsAdelaida HarriesPolicies and regulations3Biotech regulations (USDA, FDA, others) and the regulatory approval process in the USChessa Huff-Woodard andKayla Knilans, USDA-APHIS3The risk assessment of plant products of biotechnologyAbigail Walter, USDA-APHIS3Seed and biosafety policies and regulations in Malawi and EthiopiaAdelaida Harries3Harmonization of biosafety regulations in the COMESA regionAdelaida HarriesStewardship4Stewardship of biotech products (industry standards)Dianah Ngonyama4Quality assurance and management (as conducted by national biosafety authorities)Adelaida Harries4Seed health for the import and export of biotech seedsCharlie Block4Testing for genetic quality and presence of biotech traitsMike Stahr4Adventitious and low-level presenceMike StahrGermplasm licensing and seed marketing5Licensing of new productsDianah Ngonyama5Supply chain of biotech-derived seedsBobby Martens5Marketing and distribution; engagement with industry; other business-related aspectsBobby Martens5Communicating biotech—How to deliver effective messagesLulu Rodriguez
