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SolCAP Potato Genomics Workshop

The USDA Solanaceae Coordinated Ag project ( solcap.msu.edu) is hosting the workshop "Using SolCAP phenotype and Infinium SNP data in Potato Breeding" in conjunction with the 95th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. The workshop will take place at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina on Sunday, August 14, 2011 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm.

The workshop 2011 topics include:

  • Phenotyping the SolCAP potato germplasm panel - Walter De Jong (Cornell University)
  • Potato Genomics: What's Next? - Robin Buell (Michigan State University)
  • SNP-based genetic maps: Linkage and QTL analysis - Dave Douches (Michigan State University)
  • Breeding in a Genomics Era - Dave Francis (The Ohio State University, Wooster)
  • Developing the Breeder's Toolbox at SGN - Joyce Van Eck (Cornell University)

    Who should attend?
    This workshop is specifically designed for potato breeders, breeding assistants and lab personnel.

    Registration:
    Registration is free but required to help us keep track of the total number of participants. If you would like to attend, when registering for the PAA meeting please select the SolCAP Workshop option. If you have registered for the PAA meeting and overlooked the SolCAP workshop registration please contact Jeanette Martins directly or visit the website to register for the SolCAP Workshop directly - SolCAP Workshop Registration

    SolCAP Webinar
    Attend the SolCAP Workshop virtually. Register at http://www.extension.org/pages/58399/solcap-workshop-at-paa-2011-webinar. During the Webinar you will hear the presenters, watch their slide show, and type in your questions. Registration is free.

    Contact info:
    Jeannette Martins:
    email:jmartins@ucdavis.edu
    phone: 530.752.4984