Kelly Robbins Lab
@robbins_lab
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We utilize quantitative genetics, genomics and computational science to improve genetic gains and increase understanding of complex crop traits.
Cornell University
Joined April 2020
RT @evanlongblizz: Utilizing evolutionary conservation to detect deleterious mutations and improve genomic prediction in cassava https://t.….
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Congratulations to Dr. Evan long ('22) and Dr. Nicolas Morales ('22)! The Robbins lab will miss you, but we look forward to seeing what you accomplish next.
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RT @CropImprovement: 4 Centers of Innovation. 7 focus crops. 11 countries. 1 common objective: feed the world. 📽️ Our new video tells th….
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Interested in learning more about sugar kelp breeding?
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Abstract. Though Saccharina japonica cultivation has been established for many decades in East Asian countries, the domestication process of sugar kelp (Sa
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RT @TheBuellLab: "Genome-wide association identifies a missing hydrolase for tocopherol synthesis in plants" published today in @PNASNews.….
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The tocopherol biosynthetic pathway, encoded by VTE genes 1 through 6, is highly conserved in plants but most large effect quantitative trait loci ...
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Congratulations to Evan Long on his recent publication!
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Abstract. Genomic applications such as genomic selection and genome-wide association have become increasingly common since the advent of genome sequencing.
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This is a great opportunity to work on impactful projects.
📢 We are now accepting applications for the Thomas Wyatt Turner Fellowship!. Do you know a grad student w/ a passion for inclusive + sustainable ag development at an 1890 institution? Spread the word! 👉 @FeedtheFuture @CornellCALS
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RT @MitchFeldmann: NAPPN abstracts and conference papers are due in EARLY OCTOBER!!! #phenotyping #plantscience #phenomics @ASPB @NAPlantBr….
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RT @breedingapi: BrAPI is highlighted as a success story by the @CGIAR_EiB in the #EiBAnnualReport !!. https://t.co/….
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Breeding by the numbers
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Quantitative geneticists are great at analyzing complex data, but what about presenting complex results to enable effective breeding decisions? Would love to see examples of data visualizations for breeding decision support.
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Congratulations to Evan Long on receiving a USDA NIFA Award to fund his project: “Leveraging Evolution to Target Genetic Load in the Clonally Propagated Crop Cassava”!.
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A new postdoctoral research position is opening in the Robbins lab. For those interested in a career in the private sector this is a great opportunity to work with the world class Canola breeding program @NutrienAgCda.
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Looking forward to working with @santantonioN on this project! It is a great lab and a great opportunity.
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RT @breedingapi: Mark Your Calendars! The BrAPI Virtual Hackathon will be March 8-19, 2021. Please watch your Email, Slack, and Twitter for….
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A new post postdoc position is open in the Robbins Lab. The position will focus on modeling growth and development of several crop species using proximal sensing data.
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Two postdoctoral positions are opening as part of a collaboration between the Famoso and Robbins Labs to implement genomic selection. One position will be hosted at Cornell as a visiting scientist. LSU based: Cornell based:
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Nicolas Morales will be leading a workshop on ImageBreed this Friday. You can register here:
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RT @sand_forty: Very proud of Sikiru Atanda and the great contribution he has made to our team. TAG article just out: Maximizing efficienc….
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Theoretical and Applied Genetics - Historical data from breeding programs can be efficiently used to improve genomic selection accuracy, especially when the training set is optimized to subset...
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