2023 Gather in the Gardens

Name: 2023 Gather in the Gardens
Start: 2023-03-30T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-03-30T19:00:00-04:00
Location: UT Gardens

March 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

« “Sky is NOT the Limit” Seminar with Rebecca Lowdon, Ph.D.
M.S. Proposal Seminar with Shade Niece »

In collaboration with Plant Sciences, the Entomology and Plant Pathology’s Graduate Student Association will host Gather in the Gardens at UT Gardens on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm during Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

They will conduct a treasure hunt around the gardens, and the winning team will receive mini succulents! We will also have a painting station and provide all relevant supplies (canvases, brushes, and paints). Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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Date:: March 30
Time:: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Event Categories:: EPP Social Events, Potential Interest
Event Tags:: Social Event

Venue

UT Gardens

2518 Jacob Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996 United States + Google Map

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« “Sky is NOT the Limit” Seminar with Rebecca Lowdon, Ph.D.
M.S. Proposal Seminar with Shade Niece »

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Abstract

Abstract: Genome wide association studies, GWAS, are performed to determine potential associations between phenotypic (traits observed) data and genotypic (genome) data. Ipomoea batatas, sweetpotato, is a vital crop for combating both visible and invisible hunger, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding the genetic diversity of the sweetpotato germplasm and the genetic architecture underlying agronomic traits is crucial to maintenance and utility of the genetic resources for the crop’s improvement. We will perform a GWAS study to determine potential genes and genomic features associated with traits of interest including disease and pest resistance traits, culinary traits, phytonutritional traits, and morphological traits. We intend to determine potential genes of interests and functional markers for breeding programs.