Plant Pathogen Fungicide Resistance Screening & Genetics

In this project, students will be involved in the initial screening of 50 fungal isolates for fungicide resistances. They will learn standard wet lab skills including how to make PDA amended with fungicide, subculture the fungal isolates, DNA extraction protocol, PCR and basic genomics. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in field collections and field trials as well.

Students will be expected to work under direct supervision for the first semester, with the opportunity to develop their own related projects in the following semester.

Name of research group, project, or lab
Jung Lab
Why participate in this opportunity?

Working in the lab students will learn a mixture of applied plant pathology skills and genetic/molecular techniques.

Representative publication or further information
Barnstaple PDMR.pdf
Logistics Information:
Subject Category
Biology
Genetics
Plant Biology
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Student qualifications

Basic lab safety training is strongly preferred. The ability to lift thirty pounds, work outside in heat/cold and to stand for long periods of time are mandatory. 

Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
8-10 h/wk
Position Types and Compensation
Research - Independent Study or Research Assistant credit
Number of openings
3
Techniques learned

Fungal Culture

PCR

Basic Genomic Tool Use (MEGA/BLAST)

Contact Information:
Mentor
Noah Williams
noawilliams@umass.edu
Graduate Student
Name of project director or principal investigator
Geunhwa Jung
Email address of project director or principal investigator
gjung@umass.edu
3 sp. | 1 appl.
Hours
5-7 h/wk (+1)
5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Project categories
Biology (+2)
BiologyGeneticsPlant Biology