Agriculture Career Drop-Ins
Do you have a quick career-related question? Stop by my virtual career drop-ins to get your questions answered and to be directed to some resources that may help you further!
Do you have a quick career-related question? Stop by my virtual career drop-ins to get your questions answered and to be directed to some resources that may help you further!
Do you have a quick career-related question? Stop by my virtual career drop-ins to get your questions answered and to be directed to some resources that may help you further!
Do you have a quick career-related question? Stop by my virtual career drop-ins to get your questions answered and to be directed to some resources that may help you further!
Do you have a quick career related question? Stop by my virtual career drop-ins to get your questions answered and to be directed to some resources that may help you further!
On August 21, 2020, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture presented more than 30 awards and promotions to Institute personnel. Among these were Drs. Alan and Mark Windham and Kimberly Campbell. Congratulations! Awards Cavender Outstanding Award for Best Publication “Established by Dutch Cavender, former director of communications, and his wife, Marilee, this award recognizes excellence in the development of published material produced by professionals in the Institute of Agriculture. This year, we recognize two publications series. These co-winners were chosen from peer-reviewed publications produced by units of UTIA.” Alan S. Windham & Mark T. Windham The Plant Pathologist Brothers received this
We interview Shiwani Sapkota to share her story:
Field day registration is now open at milannotill.tennessee.edu. Register soon to receive a FREE GIFT while supplies last.
The virtual field day begins on July 23. Everything is online — no activities will be taking place at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan that day. Presentations will remain available on the field day website after July 23, so you can view it at your convenience.
Amani Khalil– Mani to her friends– recently won the poster competition at the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSAWG) this past week in Little Rock, Arkansas. She competed against 36 other posters from other students, extension agents, and organizations. Mani is a Graduate Research Assistant and working on her MS. She is tackling the interaction between native perennials and pollinators and follows the mentorship of Dr. Laura Russo. We are very proud of your accomplishment, Mani. Please keep up the great work!!
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.