Targeted Modification of Gene Function via Homology-Directed Genome Editing in Barley
Goetz Hensel, Senior Scientist, Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, Germany

Within my presentation I will share data dealing with targeted mutation as well as targeted allele exchange mediated by TALENs or RGENs in barley.

Genomics and Systems Approaches to CropImprovement: Acrylamide-Forming Potential in Wheat as a Case Study
Nigel Halford, Programme Leader, Rothamsted Research, United Kingdom

The presentation will describe work being undertaken to reduce the accumulation of free asparagine in wheat grain and thereby the potential for acrylamide formation during the processing of wheat flour.

Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of the Member of RWP-RK Transcription Factor Family in Wheat (Triticum aestivum .L)
Anuj Kumar, Bioinformatician, Uttarakhand Council For Biotechnology, India

This study focused on identification and functional annotation of Nitrogen responsive RWP-RK transcription factors in Wheat.

Networking in Virtual Exhibition Hall & Poster Hall

Copy Number Variation and Signatures of Selection at Nematode Resistance Locus in Soybean
Tong Geon Lee, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, United States of America

Since the release of the soybean reference genome assembly in 2010, genomics technologies allowed rapid advancement of knowledge of the molecular basis of important soybean traits. This presentation will cover an analysis of copy number variation in a major soybean nematode resistance locus. The implications of evolution of this locus for both soybean population genetics and future breeding approaches will be discussed.

Cryptic D Genome Variation for Quantitative Traits
Eric Olson, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, United States of America

A nested association mapping population has been developed that samples the genomes of seven unique Aegilops tauschii accessions in a hexaploid wheat background. D genome allele impacts on yield components and dormancy related traits can be estimated leading to the identification of underlying QTL.

AG1 Enhances Anaerobic Germination Tolerance, A Key Trait to Boost Direct-Seeded Rice
Endang Septiningsih, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University , United States of America

Poor crop establishment in direct-seeded rice is improved by anaerobic germination (AG) tolerance. Here, we identify AG1 as the genetic determinant in qAG-9-2, a major QTL for AG tolerance. This gene enhances AG tolerance through modulation of sink strength.