Plant breeding is a multidisciplinary applied science that is crucial for enhancing food, fodder, fuel, and fiber production globally. Using detailed surveys in three Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries, this study investigated the current state of the plant breeding sector across tertiary, government, and industry levels. The findings highlight increasing concerns about the shortage of trained plant breeders, especially in the private sector, impacting food security and the economy. The need for a coordinated approach between the public and private sectors is emphasized. Suggestions for improvements include the establishment of dedicated training facilities, national funds for graduate fellowships, and increased private sector involvement in plant breeding education. The importance of adapting plant breeding courses to emerging scientific and technological advancements is highlighted, along with industry-relevant training and improved promotion of the sector. The study raises awareness of the global shortage of trained plant breeders and provides valuable insights for decision makers toward strategic planning to address global food and fiber production challenges.

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培育成功：缩小澳大利亚、加拿大和新西兰植物育种培训的差距


植物育种是一门多学科应用科学，对于提高全球粮食、饲料、燃料和纤维生产至关重要。本研究通过对三个经济合作与发展组织国家的详细调查，调查了第三级、政府和行业层面植物育种部门的现状。调查结果突显了人们对缺乏训练有素的植物育种员的日益担忧，特别是在私营部门，这影响了粮食安全和经济。强调公共和私营部门之间需要采取协调一致的做法。改进建议包括建立专门的培训设施、国家研究生奖学金基金以及增加私营部门参与植物育种教育。强调了使植物育种课程适应新兴科学技术进步的重要性，以及行业相关培训和改进该行业的推广。该研究提高了人们对全球缺乏训练有素的植物育种员的认识，并为决策者制定战略规划以应对全球粮食和纤维生产挑战提供了宝贵的见解。