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WheatCAP

@WheatCAP

Wheat Coordinated Agriculture Project (WheatCAP). US public breeders focused on improving wheat and educating the next generation of plant breeders.

Joined February 2022
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Exciting Ph.D. Opportunity in Winter Wheat Breeding at South Dakota State University! GRA, tuition waiver opportunity for additional scholarships. RT @GrainGenes
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The registration deadline has been extended to December 22nd! Registration is free. Hope to see you there!
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Join us at the "From AI to Ag" Graduate Student Symposium! Jan 10, 2025📍San Diego, CA. Explore how AI is revolutionizing agriculture through data-driven innovations! ✈️$1,000 travel awards! Abstract Deadline: Dec 15. fromaitoagsymposium2025.com @WheatCAP @corteva @Bayer4Crops
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Join us at the "From AI to Ag" Graduate Student Symposium! Jan 10, 2025📍San Diego, CA. Explore how AI is revolutionizing agriculture through data-driven innovations! ✈️$1,000 travel awards! Abstract Deadline: Dec 15. fromaitoagsymposium2025.com @WheatCAP @corteva @Bayer4Crops
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We wrapped up the Functional Genomics Workshop yesterday. Students learned about diagnostic markers and eQTL and completed GWAS, TWAS, and Mendelian Randomization exercises with Dr. Jason Zurn. Thanks to Dr. Evgenii Liakh for the technical support in the computer labs. @eakhunov
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At the Functional Genomics Workshop, the focus has shifted to data-analysis with hands-on computer labs. Students learned how to conduct RNA-seq data analysis, detect introgression break points, and query practical haplotype graphs with Eduard Akhunov. @eakhunov
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After learning about DNA sequencing technologies, students toured the KSU Integrated Genomics Facility. Thanks to Mayela Flores for the demonstration! @eakhunov
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Students are busy preparing RNA-seq libraries with Dr. Alina Akhunova, Samatha Elledge, and Jose Ruiz Ortiz from the KSU Integrated Genomics Facility. @eakhunov
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Dr. Dal-Hoe Koo and Yoonha Ju led a cytogenetics lab yesterday where students prepared slides and conducted GISH to identify wild wheat introgressions via microscopy.
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WheatCAP students are at KSU for a Functional Genomics Workshop. They kicked off the workshop yesterday with tours of the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center and Wheat Genetics Resource Center, a testament to the investment KS farmers make in the future of wheat breeding and genetics.
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Thanks for welcoming us! @aarhar @jp_gilp @eakhunov 🌾 🧬
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Don't miss the latest publication by WheatCAP student Pabitra Joshi from the University of Idaho: “An Optimal Model to Improve Genomic Prediction for Protein Content and Test Weight in a Diverse Spring Wheat Panel”. 🌾📖#PlantBreeding #Genomics doi.org/10.3390/agriculture1…
An Optimal Model to Improve Genomic Prediction for Protein Content and Test Weight in a Diverse...

An Optimal Model to Improve Genomic Prediction for Protein Content and Test Weight in a Diverse...

In recent years, genomic selection has been widely used in plant breeding to increase genetic gain. Selections are based on breeding values of each genotype estimated using genome-wide markers. The...

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Big congrats to Dalton Jones on successfully defending his MS thesis: “Using High-throughput Phenotyping in Early Generation Breeding Lines to Indirectly Select for Grain Yield”. 👏Thanks to Dr. Margaret Krause for her guidance! @dalton_jon67
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We are excited to see Dalton continue his journey in Plant Breeding and Genetics at Oregon State University for his PhD. #PlantBreeding #wheat
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Congratulations to WheatCAP student Andy Herr on earning his PhD in Molecular Plant Sciences! 🔬🎓His dissertation, "Applications of UAS Imagery in Wheat Breeding" is a testament to his hard work under Dr. Arron Carter's guidance. @AW_Herr @WSUSmallGrains #wheat
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Best wishes as you start your new role as a Corn Breeding Research Scientist with Corteva Agrisciences in Indiana! 🌽@corteva #plantbreeding
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Check out WheatCAP student Swas Kaushal's paper “Enhancing the Potential of Phenomic and Genomic Prediction in Winter Wheat Breeding Using High-Throughput Phenotyping and Deep Learning." @swas_kaushal @WheatInnovation doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.14…
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For the past 13 years, Shuyu Liu has been a significant contributor to @txresearch's wheat breeding program. He has come full circle with a new appointment as the AgriLife Research wheat breeder in @tamusoilcrop in @aglifesciences. Learn more: tx.ag/WheatBreeding
Shuyu Liu standing in a greenhouse filled with wheat plants.

ALT Shuyu Liu standing in a greenhouse filled with wheat plants.

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Great job by @mikhammers on this paper, combining simple phenotyping with complex modeling to predict wheat spike characteristics in wheat. Funded by @WheatCAP #openaccess acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.c…
Phenotyping and predicting wheat spike characteristics using image analysis and machine learning

Phenotyping and predicting wheat spike characteristics using image analysis and machine learning

High-throughput phenotyping methods are needed to make larger quantities of phenotypic data accessible to researchers and plant breeders. Imaging is valuable for high-throughput phenotyping and can...

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Congrats to student Max Fraser on the defense of his PhD dissertation "Concurrent detection and introgression of novel loci controlling yield component traits and stem rust resistance from Triticum turanicum into T. aestivum". Max was advised by Dr. Jim Anderson at UMN. @ander319
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We wish Max the best in his new job as the North America Barley Breeder for Anheuser-Busch!
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