Vegetable Breeding, Genetics & Genomics: 2011

Mar 21, 2011

Graduate Assistantship Available

A graduate assistantship (M.Sc) is available in the Vegetable Molecular Genetics and Genomics laboratory of the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia located in Athens (GA). Research is expected to focus on QTL mapping of traits in watermelon. Candidates with prior experience in molecular biology, genetics, plant pathology and/or bioinformatics are preferred. Interested parties should contact Dr. McGregor. UPDATE: This position has been filled.

About the Lab

Our research program focuses on developing molecular tools for watermelon and integrating these tools into our breeding program. Thus we strive to bridge the gap between basic genomic research and applied cultivar development.

Our current research projects endeavor to identify loci and genes associated with important fruit, seed, flower and disease resistance traits in watermelon.

Participants in our research group gain experience in field, greenhouse and laboratory research as well as genomic analysis and bioinformatics. The majority of research is carried out by graduate and undergraduate students, as well as high school students through the Young Scholars Internship Program.