Libraries Lunch and Learn
Join us virtually to see what resources and services the libraries offer!
Join us virtually to see what resources and services the libraries offer!
Pendergrass Library is hosting Data and GIS Day Tuesday, March 3rd 2020 from 2-4:30. Chris Eaker, Data Curation Librarian, and Eric Arnold, GIS Specialist, will be at Pendergrass Library to discuss the services they provide to UTIA and UTK. Please drop by Pendergrass Library as you are available, to meet Chris and Eric, and learn how they can support your grants, research and teaching. This event is open to all who would like to learn about data management and GIS. Come and get inspired for a new project, discuss your ideas, and learn new tools and resources.
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.