Vegetable Breeding, Genetics & Genomics: January 2018

Jan 16, 2018

Position available: Research Tech III - Vegetable Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics

We currently have an opening for a Research Technician available in our group. Details of the position and application instruction can be found here.

Jan 2, 2018

Leigh Ann Fall - Graduation

Congratulation to Leigh Ann Fall, who graduated in December 2017. We wish you all the best with your future endeavors.

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.