Ph.D. Proposal for Allyson Dekovich, mentored under Dr. Shoemaker and Dr. Staton Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/91335960576 The recording will be posted at a later date.
M.S. Proposal for Jessica Krob, mentored under Dr. Stewart Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/91335960576 The recording will be posted at a later date.
Ph.D. Students Will Provide Overviews of Their Completed Professional Experiences! Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/91335960576 The recording will be posted at a later date.
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.
