Genomics is expanding at a rapid rate and an increasing number of crop genomes are becoming available. Although we have an abundance of data, there is a gap in translating this to improve our understanding of plant growth, development and response to environment. There is an urgent need to apply this new genomics knowledge to improve crop plants. This workshop will explore the various aspects of genomics in relation to improving our understanding of plant biology and towards accelerating the improvement of our crops.
Date: Monday, June 6, 2016
Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Room: Waterfront 1
Co-Chair:
Jacqueline Batley
11:30 AM
Omics- and Knowledge-Based Approaches for New Advances in the Use of Valuable Genetic Resources of Crops
Kentaro Yano, School of Agriculture, Meiji University;
Shin Terashima, School of Agriculture, Meiji University;
Yukino Nakamura, School of Agriculture, Meiji University;
Toru Kudo, School of Agriculture, Meiji University;
Maasa Kanno, School of Agriculture, Meiji University;
Misa Saito, School of Agriculture, Meiji University;
Satomi Asano, School of Agriculture, Meiji University;
Koji Yokoyama, School of Agriculture, Meiji University;
Masaaki Kobayashi, School of Agriculture, Meiji University;
Hajime Ohyanagi, School of Agriculture, Meiji University