Hello RosEXEC members!
Please vote for the 2019 candidates for RosEXEC.
Voting is open until May 15.
Please go to the following web site on GDR (link below) to fill out your electronic ballot. You can learn more about any candidates’ background and vision for RosEXEC contribution by clicking on their name.
Website link: https://www.rosaceae.org/rosexec2019<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.rosaceae.org_rosex…>
The community will elect four new U.S. members and two new International members to a 3-year term. U.S.-based members vote for both U.S. candidates and International candidates. International community members vote for International candidates only. This year’s slate is diverse with lots of new faces that will surely enhance our mission and efforts. We encourage you to consider voting to create a leadership group that will appropriately represent the amazing diversity of the Rosaceae community.
As a reminder, the mission of RosEXEC is to:
• Serve as a communication and coordination focal point for the U.S. Rosaceae genomics, genetics, and breeding community.
• Define research priorities based on input from the industry and research community.
• Facilitate scientific interaction and foster dynamic research teams.
• Promote research priorities.
• Coordinate educational efforts from the research community to the industry and the public.
• Serve as an official steering committee for the Genome Database for Rosaceae
We will schedule our first quarter meeting toward the end of May.
Regards,
Chris Saski
RosEXEC, Chair 2019
Christopher A. Saski, PhD
Associate Professor of Translational Science
Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences
310 Biosystems Research Complex
105 Collings Street Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634
saski(a)clemson.edu<mailto:saski@clemson.edu> | 864-656-0973
Hi everyone,
Two job opportunities have come to my attention:
First is Pre-Breeder/Applied Research Lead in blueberry with Fall Creek Nursery in Oregon: https://www.fallcreeknursery.com/careers/open-positions/pre-breeder-applied…
Second is Molecular Scientist in strawberry with Simplot Plant Sciences in Idaho. The position description is attached (Word doc).
Cameron
Hi Folks,
Please join us for the NRSP10 workshop at PAG which covers many aspects of using GDR for research.
Workshop: Database Resources for Crop Genomics, Genetics and Breeding: NRSP10
When: Sunday January 13, 1.30 – 3.40 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Presentations
1.30: Overview of NRSP10 - Achievements and Future Plan (Dorrie Main)
1.45: Using the Online GenSAS Platform for Community Genome Annotation (Jodi Humman)
2.00: Tripal v3, the Collaborative Online Database Platform for Genomic, Genetic and Breeding
Databases
2.15: Using NRSP10 Data and Tools for Basic Research (Sook Jung)
2.30: Using NRSP10 Data and Tools for Translational Research (Cameron Peace)
2.45: Using NRSP10 Data and Tools for Breeding (Ksenija Gasic)
3.00: Global Performance Prediction Tool in Tripal BIMS (Craig Hardiner)
3.15: Open Discussion of NRSP10
Overview
NRSP10 is a USDA NIFA, industry and US Land Grant Universities funded project which provides standardized database and informatic resources for undeserved or specialty crops such as tree fruit, nuts, cotton and berries. It builds on existing database resources developed for Rosaceae (Genome Database for Rosaceae, www.rosaceae.org), Citrus (Citrus Genome Database, www.citrusgenomedb.org), Vaccinium (Genome Database for Vaccinium, www.vaccinium.org), Cool Season Food Legumes (Cool Season Food Legume Genome Database, www.csfl.org) and Cotton (CottonGen, www.cottongen.org). Developed using Tripal, an open-source, resource-efficient, modular, well supported software platform, these community databases provide centralized access to integrated genomic, genetic and breeding data and analysis tools for 24 crops representing a combined annual production value of over $25B. In this training workshop, we present progress in NRSP10 through a series of presentations by users and discuss the next 5 year plan for this project.
Cheers
Dorrie
Dorrie Main, PhD
Professor of Bioinformatics
Department of Horticulture
Washington State University
45 Johnson Hall
Pullman, WA 99164-6414
Tel: 509-335-2774 (office)
Email: dorrie(a)wsu.edu<mailto:dorrie@wsu.edu>
URL: www.bioinfo.wsu.edu<http://www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/>
Hi Folks,
Our annual RosEXEC/RosIGI meeting will be held 10 AM to noon PST this Sunday in Garden Salon 1 at PAG.
The meeting is open to all.
For those of you who would like to join by GoToMeeting the access information is as follows:
Please join our Rosexec/rosIGI meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/636604221
10 AM - Noon, PST, January 13, 2019
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States: +1 (646) 749-3131
- One-touch: tel:+16467493131,,636604221
Access Code: 636-604-221
Joining from a video-conferencing room or system?
Dial: 67.217.95.2##636604221
Cisco devices: 636604221(a)67.217.95.2
First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check: https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check
Cheers
Dorrie
Dorrie Main, PhD
Professor of Bioinformatics
Department of Horticulture
Washington State University
45 Johnson Hall
Pullman, WA 99164-6414
Tel: 509-335-2774 (office)
Email: dorrie(a)wsu.edu<mailto:dorrie@wsu.edu>
URL: www.bioinfo.wsu.edu<http://www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/>
A vacancy for a GS 2210-IT Specialist (Data Management)-13/14 opened today in the USDA-ARS National Germplasm Resources Laboratory (NGRL). It will close on December 17, 2018.
The announcement and information about how to apply can be found on USA JOBS at ARS-S18Y-0486<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/518716600>.
This position is an important hire for NGRL, and the entire U.S. National Plant Germplasm System, in ensuring the ongoing and long-term development and operation of GRIN and GRIN-Global.
I encourage you to circulate this information to prospective applicants. Doing so does not generate any advantage for them; the position is open to all qualified U.S. citizens.
Thanks-
Gary
Gary R. Kinard
USDA-ARS
Research Leader
National Germplasm Resources Lab
Beltsville, MD
gary.kinard(a)ars.usda.gov<mailto:gary.kinard@ars.usda.gov>
301-504-5951 (voice)
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Made a few edits and added comments to be addressed by some of you-
Thank you Lise,
nahla
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Subject: [Rosexec-list] Ros-Exec Meeting Minutes
To all,
Please find attached the meeting minutes from our October meeting. Please check them over and edit as necessary using track changes. A few items that I was not sure about I have in red font. I would like to make any further edits within the next week. The minutes includes that the next Ros Exec and Ros IGI meetings will be held at PAG January 13, 2019 from ___ to ___in Garden Salon 1. Please fill in the time if you have it.
Best regards,
Lise
Lise L Mahoney, Ph D
Research Assistant Professor
University of New Hampshire
Kendall Hall, 214
129 Main Street,
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-1187
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Hello everyone,
Sorry about any duplication of this message! Please distribute this announcement to all your colleagues that do Rosaceae research! Please hang the attached announcement in the hallways of your department!
I wanted to remind students and advisors of our NEW award for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs for excellence in Rosaceae research.
The DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 3rd!
There are some excellent students doing excellent research - and we hope to highlight their efforts at our next RosEXEC (U.S. Rosaceae Executive; https://www.rosaceae.org/community/us_rosexec) meeting in San Diego while everyone is there for the Plant and Animal Genome Conference!
As a reminder:
Submissions will be judged upon the following criteria:
- Novelty of the research
- Clear and concise presentation
- Ability to have high impact on the current understanding in the field
- Current and future applications of the research
Awards will be presented at the U.S. RosEXEC meeting in January 2019 at the Plant and Animal Genome Meeting in San Diego, CA. Award winners do not need to be present to receive the award.
Eligibility Requirements:
* Full-time undergraduate, M.S., Ph.D. student, or postdoctoral student
* Relevant basic or applied research in a Rosaceae crop area
* Publication and first authorship in a peer-reviewed journal
Submission Requirements:
* Full name
* Institution
* Abstract
* Layperson summary of the research (i.e., for the general public) to include the impact of the research on current understanding in the field and on future research
All submissions should be submitted to Mercy Olmstead (RosEXEC chair) at molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org<mailto:molmstead@calstrawberry.org> by DECEMBER 3rd, 2018. Please let your colleagues and students know about this award, and distribute this announcement.
If you have any questions, please contact Mercy Olmstead (molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org<mailto:molmstead@calstrawberry.org>).
Thank you so much,
Mercy Olmstead
2018 RosEXEC Chair
Mercy Olmstead, Ph.D.
Sr. Mgr. Production Research and Education
California Strawberry Commission<http://californiastrawberries.com/>
molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org<mailto:molmstead@calstrawberry.org>
Main: (831) 724-1301
Direct: (831) 200-4682
Cell: (831) 228-2404
[Commission Logo_4cp]
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516609800?utm_medium=email&utm_s…
Summary
Incumbent will be assigned to the Integrated Orchard Management and
Automation for Deciduous Tree Fruit Crops Research Unit, in Kearneysville,
WV. The Integrated Production and Automation project develops and
integrates entomological, horticultural, and engineering technology to
solve major problems affecting temperate tree fruit production.
Major Duties:
Specific objectives of the incumbent's independent and collaborative
research include:
1) identifying and understanding key whole tree and rootstock-scion
interactions;
2) identifying physiological, genetic, and/or cultural mechanisms that
enhance tolerance to environmental stress (drought, freezing, heat,
elevated CO2), nutrient- and water use-efficiency, growth habits and/or
fruit quality;
3) developing new production systems that are designed specifically for
automated practices and/or for value-added products. Objectives will be met
through field, greenhouse, growth chamber, and laboratory experiments.
Methodologies necessary to carry out this work include: equipment and
protocols to assess drought tolerance and WUE, photosynthesis, and
dormancy, quantification of phytochemicals such as hormones, sugars,
lipids, and other signaling molecules, molecular biology techniques,
phloem/xylem sampling and analysis, tissue fixation and microscopy,
horticultural techniques for assessing phenotypes associated with plant
growth and development as well as fruit quality, and technologies for
studying genotype-by-environment interactions.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Domestic and International travel may required to
attend scientific meetings, training, and conferences.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
15
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Hello to the Rosaceae Community!
The U.S. Rosaceae Executive Committee has some exciting news to share with students and their advisors!
This year we are introducing a new award for excellence in Rosaceae research as demonstrated through publications. There will be four awards, one each for undergraduates, M.S., Ph.D., and postdoctoral students.
Submissions will be judged upon the following criteria:
- Novelty of the research
- Clear and concise presentation
- Ability to have high impact on the current understanding in the field
- Current and future applications of the research
Awards will be presented at the U.S. RosEXEC meeting in January 2019 at the Plant and Animal Genome Meeting in San Diego, CA. Award winners do not need to be present to receive the award.
Eligibility Requirements:
* Full-time undergraduate, M.S., Ph.D. student, or postdoctoral student
* Relevant basic or applied research in a Rosaceae crop area
* Publication and first authorship in a peer-reviewed journal
Submission Requirements:
* Full name
* Institution
* Abstract
* Layperson summary of the research (i.e., for the general public) to include the impact of the research on current understanding in the field and on future research
All submissions should be submitted to Mercy Olmstead (RosEXEC chair) at molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org by DECEMBER 3rd, 2018. Please let your colleagues and students know about this award, and distribute this announcement.
If you have any questions, please contact Mercy Olmstead (molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org<mailto:molmstead@calstrawberry.org>).
Good luck and we are looking forward to seeing everyone at the PAG meeting for the January RosEXEC meeting!
Cheers,
Mercy and the RosEXEC Student Award Committee
Mercy Olmstead, Ph.D.
Sr. Mgr. Production Research and Education
California Strawberry Commission<http://californiastrawberries.com/>
molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org<mailto:molmstead@calstrawberry.org>
Main: (831) 724-1301
Direct: (831) 200-4682
Cell: (831) 228-2404
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https://www.rosaceae.org/node/8454788
*Cornell University – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences*
*School of Integrative Plant Science – Section of Plant Pathology and Plant
Microbe Biology*
*New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, New York*
*Post-Doctoral Associate Position*
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong
interest to study genetic mechanisms of disease resistance, and disease
management in fruit trees. The candidate will have the opportunity to do
excellent and cutting edge research in genomics, phenomics and quantitative
genetics and will have access to world’s largest apple collection, apple
orchards, and state-of-the-art computational and genome sequencing
facilities. *Please read the “Required Qualifications” carefully to apply
for this position.*
The main responsibilities of this position are to 1) identify QTLs
underlying disease resistance in bi-parental mapping populations and
association mapping panels, 2) develop high-throughput phenotyping methods
to screen seedlings from breeding program, and 3) develop remote-sensing
methods to establish relationship between spectral changes in fruit trees
in response to pathogen infection and disease severity. This position will
require the design and execution of experiments in the lab, greenhouse and
field as well as publishing peer-reviewed journal articles, developing
research proposals, and presenting at international conferences.
*Specific Work Responsibilities:* The specific focus of this position will
be:
*Quantitative Genetics Analysis (40%):* Design of experiments and analysis
for quantitative trait loci (QTL) and association mapping of disease
resistance including genomics and genotyping, inoculations, and assessment
of disease.
*Development and Application of HTPP, and Remote-sensing Methods
(40%): *Development
and application of HTPP methods to collect and process data of mapping
populations to dissect genetic basis of disease resistance, and to screen
seedlings from breeding program. Development and application of
remote-sensing methods for early disease symptom detection in the orchards
to identify and quantify disease severity for timely deployment of
appropriate management.
*Research Communication (15%):* Train students, publish peer-reviewed
journal articles, present at scientific meetings, seminars, workshops and
develop both web-based and traditional tools for outreach and research
extension.
*Proposal Development (5%):* Motivated and creative thinker to support
development of research proposals for basic and applied phenomics and
genetics.
*Required Qualifications:* Must possess a PhD in plant genetics/breeding,
plant pathology, molecular biology or a related field. Must have
demonstrated experience with the collection and processing of phenotypic
and genotypic data, and quantitative genetics and good experience in lab,
greenhouse and field. Candidate must have skills in molecular biology,
genomics, genetics, and statistics. Candidate must have a record of
publications with at least two first-author publications in highly
respected peer-reviewed journals and be self-motivated for data analysis
and writing research articles.
*Preferred Qualifications:*
Experience with remote-sensing, multi-spectral imaging and high-throughput
phenotyping to access biotic or abiotic stress tolerance is preferred.
Candidate should be able to multi-task and have good time management and
attention to detail in order to meet tight deadlines, and work
independently to initiate communications and ambitious collaborative
research. Creativity and proactiveness are assets, as well as enthusiasm to
work and interact in an international scientific environment. Excellent
student supervision/mentoring skills are beneficial.
Interested candidates should send letter of motivation, Curriculum Vitae, a
statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion,
<https://cals.cornell.edu/about/leadership/ofa/hr/statement-contribution-div…>
and names and contact information for three references to:
awais.khan(a)cornell.edu
*Awais Khan, Associate Professor*
*Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology*
*Cornell University*
112 Barton Lab, 630 W North St, Geneva, NY 14456 USA
*Phone: +1 315 787 2446*
*Email: awais.khan(a)cornell.edu <awais.khan(a)cornell.edu>*
*http://blogs.cornell.edu/khanlab/ <http://blogs.cornell.edu/khanlab/>*
