“Selective Kelp Breeding & the SugarKelpBase” running from 12- 12:45 pm PST will feature David Waring, data curator for The Triticeae Toolbox and SugarKelpBase at Cornell University, and Scott Lindell, Research Specialist from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
RSVP by emailing: logan.zeinert@nic.bc.ca
Presenter Bios
David Waring
Topic: SugarKelpBase
David Waring is a data curator for The Triticeae Toolbox and SugarKelpBase at Cornell University. Both databases utilize the open-source and crop-agnostic breeding management system called Breedbase, which allows breeders to manage their data in a single system throughout all stages of their breeding cycle.
Scott Lindell
Topic: Kelp Selective Breeding
Scott Lindell led a Scientific Aquaculture Program at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole for 15 years where he researched new methods for seaweed and shellfish farming. His R&D program over the last 7 years at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution takes a multi-disciplinary approach to practical ocean farming challenges that typically requires cooperation between commercial and academic partners. Current projects include demonstration projects for sugar kelp in Alaska, tropical seaweeds in Puerto Rico, and leading a selective breeding program for sugar kelp in New England.
