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Advancing Crop Science: Insights from the CROPS Conference at HudsonAlpha

The CROPS conference took place from June 3rd to 6th at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama.

Plant Biology 2024 Conference in Honolulu, HI, June 22 - 26

The American Society of Plant Biologists is Celebrating 100 years of advancing plant science and creating an international plant science community at the Plant Biology 2024 conference, which will be taking place in Honolulu, Hawaii from June 22nd to 26th.

HPC-GVCW: Accelerating SNP Detection in Major Crops through High-Performance Computing and Parallelized Workflows

The exponential increase in sequencing data and the need for rapid processing present challenges for efficient SNP (single-nucleotide polymorphism) detection in major crops, such as sorghum, maize and soybean. SNP detection is significant for trait discovery and genomic selection, necessitating the development of faster and more efficient workflows.

International Symposium on Rice Functional Genomics Conference in Little Rock/Stuttgart Arkansas, Sept 9-11, Abstracts Due June 14

The 2024 International Symposium on Rice Functional Genomics (2024 ISRFG) will be held in Little Rock/Stuttgart Arkansas from September 9-11, 2024.

Empowering Undergraduate Scientists: Crowdsourcing Gene Curation for Precision Biology

Ensuring the accuracy of gene models is crucial for designing precise experiments like CRISPR targeting. Traditionally, this validation process involves manual curation, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive as experts evaluate computational predictions against experimental evidence. However, tapping into undergraduate science majors as gene curators presents a promising solution, particularly when integrated into coursework activities.

Maize Genetics Cooperation Virtual Career Development Workshop May 6

The Maize Genetics Cooperation is hosting a virtual career development workshop on Monday May 6, 2024, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM EDT.  Arif Ashraf, Assistant Professor of Biology at

Plant Biology Advancements: Insights from ASPB NE 87th Annual Meeting at Cornell University

The 87th annual Northeast Section American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB NE) meeting was held at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, from April 20th to the 21st. This conference gathered over 120 plant scientists from various career stages, featuring 20 scientific talks and 56 posters, all centered on recent research findings in plant biology.

AG2PI Workshop, Combined GWAS and TWAS using SVEN, May 17

The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) is hosting a virtual workshop titled, “Combined GWAS and TWAS using SVEN,” on Friday May 17, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (US Central Time). Dr. Somak Dutta and Dr.

AG2PI Virtual Field Day: “Digital Tools for Agriculture Research - AG2PI "Coconut" Grant Outcomes” on Apr. 24, 2024

The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) is hosting a virtual field day entitled Digital Tools for Agriculture Research - AG2PI "Coconut" Grant Outcomes” on April 24

Job Opening - National Program Leader for USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System in Beltsville, Maryland

Summary

This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Program Staff, Crop Production and Protection Unit in Beltsville, MD.

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