Priyanka Tyagi
Former Graduate
- Degree Program: Ph.D., Crop Science
- Previous Degrees: B.S., Biology, C.C.S. University, India; M.S., Biotechnology, C.C.S. University, India
- Advisor: Dr. Vasu Kuraparthy
Research
Study the genetic architecture of photoperiodism in cotton. To characterize the genomic regions and/or genes controlling photoperiodism in cotton using interspecific hybrid mapping populations, conversion lines in combination with molecular markers and candidate genes. The specific objectives of this research are (1) Genetic analysis and molecular mapping of loci controlling photoperiodism in cotton using F2:3 interspecific and intraspecific mapping populations (2) to investigate association analysis as a means of identifying loci associated with photoperiodism in cotton. (3) To develop near-isogenic lines for the regions having the highest effect on photoperiodism in cotton (4) Candidate gene analysis of photoperiodism in cotton.