The objective of the course is to introduce students of the Department of Crop Science and the Section of Pomology and Viticulture in the methods and techniques of grapevine breeding, in the directions of breeding of phylloxera-resistant rootstocks and in the creation of new varieties of the European grapevine.

Upon the successful completion of the course (theory and laboratory part of the course), students will have (Descriptive indicators for Levels 6 of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning):

• Understood the methods and techniques of grapevine breeding.
• Understood the importance and significance of creating rootstocks resistant to the rhizobiaform of phylloxera.
• Understood the difficulties in creating new European grape varieties (Vitis vinifera L.)

The course is offered to the students of:
• 9th semester of the Department of Crop Science (compulsory)