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We developed genomic and genetic resources for sweetpotato improvement, including genome sequencing and annotation of two diploid relatives, to be used as reference genomes for cultivated sweetpotato. We developed a sequence-based single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping platform, with supporting bioinformatics and analytical tools to facilitate marker-assisted breeding. We additionally developed …
Read More »PRESENTATION 10: The Genomic Tools for Sweetpotato Improvement (GT4SP): Project Update
Developing next generation breeding tools for SSA sweetpotato breeders
Read More »SPHI Brief 39: New Genomic Tools for Sweetpotato Improvement (GT4SP) are Coming On-Line
The sweetpotato breeding and genomics community of practice can now boast of new genomics and advanced modern breeding tools. The GT4SP`s current polyploid analytic toolbox includes a pipeline for hexaploid genotyping by sequencing, software for assigning marker genotypes1, establishing chromosome-scale linkage phase among marker alleles, constructing haplotypes, generating hexaploidy linkage …
Read More »Dr. Dorcus Gemenet appointed Research Scientist on Molecular Breeding and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Potato and Sweetpotato
Dr. Dorcus Gemenet has been appointed the Research Scientist on Molecular breeding and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Potato and Sweetpotato for the International Potato Center (CIP) and will be based in Lima, Peru. Gemenet is an active member of the SpeedBreeders and Genomics CoP and a member of the Genomic …
Read More »SPHI Brief 2016: The Genomic Tools for Sweetpotato Improvement (GT4SP) Project
This brief presents the activities and acheivements (2015-2016) of a four year investment to develop genomic and genetic resources for sweetpotato improvement that has been launched with the goal of establishing a molecular marker-assisted breeding program in sweetpotato. It provides information about the critical scientific constraints to be addressed, the …
Read More »Workshop at the CSIR-CRI Ghana seeks to improve use of breeding tools
On May 24 to 27, 2016, sweetpotato breeders from CIP, CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) and CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute in Ghana participated in a 3 day workshop at CSIR-CRI in Kumasi to learn how to use sweetpotatobase (SPbase).
Read More »Webinar: Marker-Assisted Breeding as Next-Generation Strategy for Genetic Improvement of sweetpotato in Sub Saharan Africa
This webinar was held on 24th March, 2016 at 4.00 pm EAT. The main speakers were: Prof Craig Yencho – Distinguished Professor and Program Leader Sweetpotato and Potato Breeding and Genetics Programs North Carolina State University; Lead PI, BMGF Genomic Tools for Sweetpotato Improvement Project (GT4SP). The Assistant speaker was …
Read More »WEBINAR: Marker-Assisted Breeding as Next-Generation Strategy for Genetic Improvement of sweetpotato in Sub Saharan Africa
Watch our LIVE presentation on Marker-Assisted Breeding as Next-Generation Strategy for Genetic Improvement of sweetpotato in Sub Saharan Africa Thursday 24th March, 2016 at 4.00 pm EAT (Check your time zone) Duration: 40 mins Questions: 20 mins Speakers Prof Craig Yencho – Distinguished Professor and Program Leader Sweetpotato and Potato Breeding …
Read More »Presentation: The Genomic Tools for Sweetpotato (GT4SP) Improvement Project – Building a modern breeding platform for sweetpotato improvement
According to Craig Yencho’s presentation, if yield was improved in the sweetpotato growing areas, then the SPHI goal of 10 million by 2020 could be very realistic. Yencho presented the development of sweetpotato production in USA and Africa, highlighted the ongoing work to improve production and the challenges that still …
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