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quality attributes and resistance to diseases and pests, as well as a tolerance to environmental stresses. This will be achieved through a combination of traditional breeding methods, molecular techniques
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will 1) learn methods to conduct whole genome expression analyses (RNA-seq) of plant/pathogen and plant/insect interactions, 2) learn bioinformatic methods to identify and characterize candidate genes
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techniques to investigate off-flavor compounds in water and food systems. With mentor guidance, they will develop optimized sample preparation workflows and instrumental quantification methods to enhance
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the production, value, and safety of pecan, peach, nectarine, and plum crops. The participant will learn how to develop methods to improve control of key pecan diseases. The primary disease focus is pecan scab
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. As a subordinate element of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), the institute conducts research for development of medical countermeasures to treat exposure to various
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conventional breeding methods and marker assisted breeding. The overall objective of the research is to develop and release germplasm, methodology and information that will expedite the development and
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, the fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate on related research including eDNA detection methods and mapping populations across the growing region. Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor
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using both conventional breeding methods and marker assisted breeding. Learning Objectives: The participant will partner with the mentor to learn more about: Conducting phenotype trials related to maize
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molecular and non-destructive sensing methods to identify, quantify, and track the prevalence and spatial dissemination of pathogenic enteric bacteria (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria) across dairy
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insects respond to environmental stress. Activities may include: Physiological assays to measure thermal tolerance and/or desiccation resistance Methods development for quantifying thermal microclimates