
Training on breeding data management with BreedBase
Access to high-quality data for decision-making plays a crucial role in modern plant breeding. Using digital and standardized approaches for data recording and centralized data storage is an effective way to increase heritability, response to selection and consequently expected genetic gains. The International Potato Center (CIP) in collaboration with the Boyce Thompson Institute is organizing a training on breeding data management with BreedBase funded by the Crops to End Hunger project (CtEH-14: Investing in (sweet)potato breeding networks to mitigate climate change) from 18 till 21 March 2024 at the CIP Headquarters in Lima, Peru.
The hands-on training will deal with many important aspects of plant breeding data management like the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs), the use of a single centralized database management system (BreedBase), and digital tools for data recording (e.g., phenotypic with Fieldbook App). The training will consist of theoretical and demonstration sessions followed by practical sessions where the participants will be working themselves with the digital tools and BreedBase. The main lectures will be in English but support during exercises and Q&A will be possible in Spanish or Portuguese.
Scientists from CGIAR centers, National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (NARES) or Universities in the LAC region are encouraged to apply for participation through the registration form not later than January 26th, 2024. Acceptance for the workshop includes free participation, local travel in Peru, coffee breaks and lunch. Application for additional sponsorship for accommodation and travel is also possible through the registration form. The workshop will be promoting social inclusion and gender equality. To facilitate the latter specific requests will therefore be considered and granted if possible
Mirella Rocio Flores Gonzalez, an enthusiastic bioinformatician at Boyce Thompson Institute. I am passionate about using my computer science skills to contribute to the exciting technological advances in computational genomics and plant breeding. Along with genomics and omics data analysis for various crops, I contribute to the development of the Breedbase platform. Besides computers, I enjoy travelling and nature getaways.
Mirella Rocio Flores Gonzalez
Bioinformatician
Boyce Thompson Institute
Christiano Simoes, a passionate Breedbase Developer and former plant breeder currently based in Ithaca, NY. With a background in genetics and bioinformatics, I thrive on tackling plant breeding challenges and exploring innovative solutions. Outside of work, I enjoy jogging and training for marathons, as well as soaking up the summer vibes in Brazil.
Christiano Simoes
Breedbase Developer
DAY 1
Welcome and Agenda
Bert
Short overview SOPs for breeding data management at CIP
Raul
Introduction to BreedBase: presenting basic principles: Access and accounts – Breeding Programs – Lists – Accessions – Locations
Chris
Hands-on excercises
Chris/Mirella
Traits – Trials (creating trials directly in Breedbase) – Trials details page – Search tools – Label printing
Chris
Hands-on excercises
Chris/Mirella
DAY 2
Phenotyping
Chris/Mirella/Maria
Hands-on excercises phenotyping
Chris/Mirella/Maria
NIRS and high dimensional data
Chris/Mirella/Maria
BrAPI tools
Mirella
DAY 3
Genotyping data
Mirella / Maria / Bert
Hands-on genotyping data
Mirella / Maria / Bert
Data curation in R and uploading existing designs to BreedBase
Raul
Analysis in BreedBase
Chris
DAY 4
Crossing data
Bert / Mirella
Hands-on excercises crossing data
Chris / Mirella / Bert
Visit genebank and greenhouse/lab with focus on data management practices
