Computomics: Discussions On Innovations To Drive Advanced Agriculture Solutions
Cracking the Code of Hybrid Vigor and Crop Adaptation
20 Feb 2025
In this episode, John McKay, Chief Scientific Officer at New West Genetics and professor at Colorado State University, discusses his research on local adaptation, genotype-by-environment interactions, and heterosis. His work spans crops like maize, rice, and hemp, applying evolutionary genetics to improve breeding strategies. John's projects aim to enhance crop efficiency and sustainability.More information:New West Genetics hybrid hempGenetic basis of plant root growth traits and their response to environment (current NSF grant)National Science FoundationConditional neutrality in Arabidopsis local adaptationGxE in maize root traits
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