2 - Examining the Genomic Drivers of Drought Tolerance in Ponderosa Pine Across Geographic and Elevational Bands

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM MST

Location: Embassy Suites, River Birch A

Speaker(s)

Sean M. Collins, MS (he/him/his)

Northern Arizona University, United States

Co-author(s)

MC

Madison Cathey

Northern Arizona University
MB

Mariola Barrera

Northern Arizona University
BH

Brooke Harris

Northern Arizona University
AD

Aalap Dixit, PhD (he/him/his)

Assistant Professor of Forestry, Supervisory Scientist
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States
AD

Amanda De La Torre

Northern Arizona University

Genomics can help identify at-risk populations and suggest actions to prevent their extirpation. The main takeaway is that genomics is an effective tool to understand the drivers of complex eco-physiological responses, such as drought tolerance, in non-model forest tree species.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be understand the basics of how genomics can help better understand physiological process
Upon completion, participant will be understand the first steps of genomic selection