Researchers Rachel Naegele, Jason Londo, Cheng Zou and Peter Cousins recently published a paper in Peer J where they explore the results of seeking DNA sequence variations that affect micronutrient uptake in Vitis vinifera.
Nutrient accumulation impacts all stages of plant growth and development, and heritability for micro and macro nutrients is complex in perennial crops like grapes. Learning more about the genes responsible for balanced leaf nutrient levels will be important to better understand how to identify the specific genes that affect leaf traits in grapes.
Identification of SNPs associated with magnesium and sodium uptake and the effect of their accumulation on micro and macro nutrient levels in Vitis vinifera
Authors: Rachel P. Naegele, Jason P. Londo, Cheng Zou, Peter Cousins
PeerJ 9:e10773 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10773
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About Michelle Podolec
Michelle joined Cornell AgriTech in January 2021. She holds a masters degree in Landscape Architecture, and is certified as a Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute (PMI). Michelle serves as a board president of the Horseheads Historical Society in Horseheads, NY.
Education
PMP 2015 – Project Management Institute
MLA 2013- Cornell University – Landscape Architecture
2006 - Longwood Gardens, Professional Gardener Certification
B.L.A. 2000 - Pennsylvania State University - Landscape Architecture
