Life Sciences Seminar: Integrating automation, computer vision, and genomics for grape genetic improvement
Life Sciences Seminar
Integrating automation, computer vision, and genomics for grape genetic improvement
Dr. Lance Cadle-Davidson
Grapevine Pathologist, USDA Agricultural Research Station and Cornell AgriTech
Abstract:
While the European grapevine varieties (Vitis vinifera) are healthy and delicious, they are also highly susceptible to pests and diseases, requiring a dozen pesticide sprays per year, which is costly and harmful to workers and the environment. Grape geneticists around the world are developing a new generation of disease resistant grapes that can be grown with an 80% reduction in pesticides. This seminar will describe how grape scientists in Geneva, NY and across the U.S. are leveraging advanced technologies to accelerate grape genetic improvement, with some examples of automation, computer vision, and genomics from two national research projects: VitisGen3 https://vitisgen3.umn.edu/ and Vitis x Muscadinia https://vxm.uada.edu/.
Intended Audience:
Beginners, undergraduates, graduates. Those with interest in the topic.
To request an interpreter, please visit myaccess.rit.edu
Event Snapshot
When and Where
Who
This is an RIT Only Event
Interpreter Requested?
No