Overview of Ornamental Plant Breeding: The Why, the How, and What It Means to You - 1.0 PDH (LA CES/non-HSW)
Includes a Live Web Event on 11/04/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
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This webinar will look at the process of ornamental plant breeding from ideation to buying a mature plant for a project. We will review the basic science of plant breeding, what techniques are currently being used in ornamental plant breeding, and how plants are evaluated.
Learning objectives:
- Learn what motivates plant breeders to develop new ornamental plants.
- Review the basics of plant breeding and how new plants are evaluated and introduced to the horticulture trade.
- Develop a system for evaluating new plants for your own practice and a timeline for including them in designs.
ASLA Online Learning Labs, available exclusively to ASLA members, allow you to learn from the best in the business. Tap into the knowledge of the people and companies that are transforming the future of our industry through emerging trends and techniques. Discover real world applications that will put your projects above the rest.
This Online Learning Lab is brought to you by:
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Jane Beggs-Joles
Landscape Industry Outreach Manager
Proven Winners® ColorChoice®
I have over twenty-five years of experience in the wholesale nursery trade, and have had the privilege of helping to introduce some wonderful plants to North American horticulture. They include Little Lime® hydrangea, Low Scape Mound® aronia, and Incrediball® hydrangea.
I have a B.S. in Horticulture and an M.S. in Agricultural Economics, both from Michigan State University.
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