Biotechnology
Sequencing of the Simplest Cotton Genome
Technology development associated with the sequencing of the human genome has resulted in a wide range of opportunities to improve plants to better suit the purposes of humanity, given complete sequence information. The Gossypium (cotton) genus presents a novel opportunity to advance scientists’ understanding of the natural world and organic evolution, while also nurturing bio-based carbon sequestration alternatives to petrochemical use and improving the sustainability of crop production. A UGA crop and soil scientist has secured a commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Joint Genome Institute to provide raw sequence for G. raimondii (the 'D' genome) to better define the genome and a workable strategy for its sequencing. This effort will provide a foundation for sequencing of the first cotton genome. (2006)
Sources
| Name | Department | |
| Andrew Paterson | paterson@uga.edu | Crop and Soil Sciences |
| John Bowers | jebowers@uga.edu | Center for Applied Genetic Technologies |
| Peng Chee | pwchee@uga.edu | Crop and Soil Sciences |