Student Summer Research

     Esha, Josias, and Patrick had a busy summer, using QPCR to explore genes involved in important agronomic traits in grapevine.  Esha investigated genes involved in bud break in Concord grapevines and Josias explored genes predicted to be involved in cold tolerance in Concord.  Patrick Acosta, a visiting student researcher though the Student Research Opportunities Program (SROP), studied genes involved in floral development in Vitis vinifera.  

     Each student learned key molecular techniques, such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, RNA isolation, reverse transcription, and quantitative PCR, as well as experimental design and data analysis skills.  Josias and Esha presented their research posters at the 2019 REU/iCAPS Poster Session and Patrick presented a poster and gave a research talk at the Consortium Research Symposium.  Great job!