On December 10, 2026, students enrolled in the Master’s Degree in Plant Genetic Improvement (MMGV) at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) will take part in an educational visit to the Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia, as part of the Plant Genetic Resources course.
Program:
9:30: Arrival and welcome
9:30–10:45 Presentation on the conservation of wild plant genetic resources
10:45–11:15 Visit of the germplasm bank facilities
11:15–12:15 Visit of the live collection
You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the event.
Educational Objectives of the Visit to the Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia
The aim of the visit is to complement the knowledge acquired in the course by providing students with an insight into an institution primarily dedicated to the conservation, study, and promotion of public awareness of wild plant diversity. This will enable students to compare different approaches to plant genetic resource conservation and understand the relationship between natural biodiversity and plant genetic resources of agronomic interest.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the visit, students will be able to:
