PBA Participants

UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy (PBA) is a program for advanced training of plant breeders. Established in 2006, with programs in USA, Europe, Asia and Africa, it has become the most significant program of its kind. The program was attended by more than 230 breeders, representing 60 countries, more than 100 organizations and numerous different crops. The PBA participants come from variety of backgrounds (24% PhD, 25% MSc, 51% BSc or equivalents), over 80% from private companies.

PBA in Davis-Class I    (Sept 2006 - June 2008)

PBA in Davis-Class II    (September 2008 - June 2010)

PBA in Davis-Class III    (September 2010 - June 2012)

PBA in Davis-Class IV    (September 2013 - June 2014)

PBA in Davis Class V (September 2014 - June 2016)

PBA in Davis- Class VI (September 2016- June 2018)

PBA in Davis-Class VII    (September 2018- June 2020)

PBA in Europe-Class I    (March 2010 - October 2011)

PBA in Europe-Class II    (October 2011 - June 2013)

PBA in Europe-Class III (October 2013 - June 2015)

PBA in Europe- Class IV (October 2015 - June 2017)

PBA in Europe- Class V (October 2017 - June 2019)

PBA in Asia-Class I (November 2012 - June 2014)

PBA in Africa Class I (December 2013 - December 2014)

PBA in Africa Class II (November 2015 - December 2016)

PBA in Africa Class III (May 2017 - May 2018)

PBA in Africa Class IV (November 2018 - December 2019)