Here is our preprint on estimating realized genetic gain (RGG) for plant breeding programs. Key points:
1. A novel definition of RGG was proposed.
2. Estimation models were biased, thus
3. Multiple models with directional bias should be considered.
@KaioOlimpio@drsinghak
Corn yield gains in the U.S. are no longer tied to higher plant densities. 🌽
Recent genetic progress is driven by increased yield per plant—not improved crowding tolerance—highlighting a clear decoupling between yield and plant density.
Full article: https://t.co/tTS1gd6xPQ
Our next graduate spotlight is Aline Sartor Chicowski.
Degree received: PhD in Plant Pathology
Supervisor: Dr. Steven Whitham
What's next: Dr. Chicowski accepted a position with Corteva Agriscience as a Research Scientist and will be located in Johnston, IA.
Congrats!
Models to estimate genetic gain of soybean seed yield from annual multi-environment field trials. Latest paper by @matdkrause. Congratulations Matheus! https://t.co/jUiyVapJcZ
Our work on the characterization of an effector protease from soybean rust is now in BioRxiv. A big shoutout to all our collaborators who were pivotal in the development of this cool story.
@swhitham49@BredowMelissa @RogerInnes1 @JustinWWalley @francescocay@_acmargets
Vg from genomic models on SNP marker genotypes is variance between SNP marker allele substitution effects multiplied by some constant. That’s not really genetic variance for a trait and hence “SNP heritability” is not really heritability. @epigenci 1/2
Aline S Chicowski and Ekkachai Khwanbua, both Ph.D. students under @swhitham49 were selected for the 2023 IS-MPMI Shimamoto Travel Award. This competitive award will help defray the costs of attending the 2023 IS-MPMI Congress in Providence, RI, USA. Congrats, Aline and Ekkachai!
Join us on March 27th to learn from Dr. Hung and Dr. Habier on genomic selection from the industry perspective! @NAPlantBreeders
Join the meeting with the Zoom Meeting ID: 815 1436 4782 AND
Passcode: 765684
#PAG30@matdkrause
SoyURT package
USDA Northern Region Uniform Soybean trains available
https://t.co/amVn5491wn
The data is available on @SoyBaseDatabase