1. TL III – 2017 Group discussion on the breeding program self-assessment
E S Monyo;
TL III Annual Meeting ICRISAT Patancheru, Telangana India 26 – 27 Feb, 2017

2. BPAT – An assessment tool based on the key elements that drive a breeding program’s ability to achieve higher rates of genetic gain
Breeding-specific execution factors - - Program Overview, Program personnel, Program design and operations, testing program, product release, breeder seed production and program results.
Enabler support Factors - - Breeding support systems, infrastructure, pre-breeding research, strategic planning management, budget management and performance management.

3. BPAT tool is based on a nine component framework
6 BREEDING PROCESS
Breeding process
Components
Example(s)
Breeding
organization
Plant breeding and scientific personnel
Support staff
Allied disciplines
Biometrics & information systems
Trained & experienced in respective functions
Understanding of key disciplines; e.g., plant pathology, molecular genetics
Centralized breeding data system that is systematically used by breeders
Infrastructure
Lab, glasshouse, seed facilities
Support infrastructure
Facilities for seed storage, processing & packaging; greenhouse, glasshouse and lab facilities
Infrastructure maintenance, repair & operability

4. BPAT tool is based on a nine component framework
6 BREEDING PROCESS
Breeding process
Components
Example(s)
Breeding
methodology
Field & farming operations
Breeding pipeline
Trait pipeline
Staged yield trial program with multiple locations
Breeding scheme (e.g. mass selection, pedigree, etc.)
Marker development, marker deployment, double haploid
Cultivar
Development,
release, and
production
Cultivar development & commercial release
Breeder seed production
Product advancement decisions, engagement with external bodies to support release, transition from research (breeding) pipeline to commercial development
Production pipeline, processing mechanics, quality assurance and control procedures

5. BPAT tool is based on a nine component framework
6 BREEDING PROCESS
Breeding process
Components
Example(s)
Product Support
Agronomic practices required to achieve optimum performance validated and documented
Program Impact
Process to measure impact
Gain from selection
Program impact in market
System in place to track program impact
Advanced performance, best candidate cultivar performance
Evidence of marketability, market share, longevity, percent released from breeding program

6. BPAT tool is based on a nine component framework
3 ENABLERS
Enablers
Components
Example(s)
Strategic
planning
Strategic planning
Strategic management and alignment
Articulated strategic vision, integrated strategic planning process that combines market research, breeder input, and downstream planning
Strategy dissemination, succession planning, service level agreements
Budget &
finance
Budget management
Financial metrics
Financial planning
Programs have control over budget
Breeders and program leaders have understanding of financial planning
Tracking of cost components and efforts to reduce those costs over time

7. BPAT tool is based on a nine component framework
3 ENABLERS
Enablers
Components
Example(s)
Performance management
Performance evaluation
Incentives
Training
Recruiting
Vary performance metrics and targets pending breeders’ phase of research
Incentives transparent and link to individual’s level of performance
Ongoing technical trainings, onboarding, soft-skill trainings (e.g. budgeting / management)
Programs equally involved in recruiting process and lead interview process

8. Filling the BPAT matrix
Self assessment on a scale 1 – 4 based on your organization’s current capabilities
Please also quantify and comment.
If you mark a question Not Applicable, please provide an explanation of why not applicable
no “bad” score but rather a process to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses
The evaluation is then used as the basis for developing a country specific improvement plan

9. BPAT Self Assessment
Thank you !