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Miscellaneous Resources

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• 1. The Dolichos Compendium.
• 2. Training Manuals.
• 3. FTA Protocols.
• 4. Marker Assisted Breeding: Learning Module.
• 5. AGORA (Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture).
• 6. The Cowpea Genomics Knowledge Base.
• 7. New Agriculturist: "Making a Mark for Cowpea".
• 8. BTS Newsletter: "Beans and Molecules: Bringing Modern Plant Breeding Technology to a Tanzanian Bean Breeder".

1. The Dolichos Compendium:

Written by Dr C. Kempanna, Dr T. K. Siddarame Gowda and Dr M. Byre Gowda, the dolichos compendium has managed to pull together a substantial amount of research on Lablab purpureus L. (dolichos bean). It is a collection of research literature which attempts to compile and collate work done on dolichos. throughout the world. It is hoped that this digest has made it easier for students and scientists from around the world to access research on dolichos.
If you would like to obtain a copy, please contact Dr M. Byre Gowda at the University of Agricultural Science, Bangalore.

2. Training Manuals:

The following paragraph describes the first two links below.

The first two training manuals were prepared for the 'International Training Programme' on 'Molecular Marker Techniques For Crop Improvement'. One or other of these courses were held annually at the University of Agricultural Science, Bangalore. The Trust has provided funding for six of these courses, the most recent taking place in December 2008. The training manuals can be downloaded by visiting our downloads page or by clicking on the corresponding links below.

• 2004 UAS, B Training Manual (Part I: Diversity Study Course).
• 2005 UAS, B Training Manual (Part II: Mapping Course).

The third training manual was prepared for a course on the "Use of Molecular Markers for Efficient Crop Improvement" held at the University of Ghana at Legon, and was compiled by staff from the University of Cornell, US.

• 2008 UG & Cornell University Laboratory Manual.

3. FTA Protocols:

These two PDF documents describe the effective use of FTA® and Clonesaver^TM cards.

• Preparing An FTA Disc For Analysis.
• Removing A Sample Disc From An FTA Or Clonesaver Card For Analysis.

4. Marker Assisted Breeding: Learning Module:

• Marker Assisted Breeding: Learning Module. The use of molecular markers in efficient crop improvement: Marker Assisted Breeding, a Learning Module (by Theresa Fulton; Cornell University, and with Robert Koebner; CropGenInternational.com).
  This learning module was designed to be used either as the basic material for a course or as a self-tutorial. It is geared towards scientists or upper-level students with a good background of biology, genetics and plant breeding. It is expected that readers have some understanding of molecular markers (a number of resources are given throughout, if not). It is meant to complement other learning modules available on the Generation CP website, such as those available or in progress for molecular markers, genetic diversity, phenotyping, and plant breeding.

5. AGORA (Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture):

• AGORA (Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture). AGORA is a program to provide free or low cost access to major scientific journals in agriculture and related biological, environmental and social sciences to public institutions in developing countries. The AGORA program was set up by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) together with major publishers. AGORA is a digital library collection of food, agriculture, environmental science and related social sciences journals. Institutions wishing to use AGORA must register with FAO. Access to AGORA is password controlled, and upon successful completion of the registration process, your institution's library will receive a password that can be used by all students, faculty and/or staff at your institution.
  You can e-mail AGORA at agora@fao.org for further information, and to find out about eligibility.

6. The Cowpea Genomics Knowledge Base:

• The Cowpea Genomics Knowledge Base. The Cowpea Genomics Knowledge Base (CGKB) is a database containing SSRs and other cowpea data.

7. New Agriculturist: "Making a Mark for Cowpea":

• New Agriculturist: "Making a Mark for Cowpea": An article written by Dr Robert Koebner, explaining the problem of Striga gesneroides on cowpea in sub-Saharan Africa. The article goes on to explain about how the Kirkhouse Trust is helping to fund MAS technology directly to West African cowpea breeders.

8. BTS Newsletter: "Beans and Molecules: Bringing Modern Plant Breeding Technology to a Tanzanian Bean Breeder":

• BTS Newsletter: "Beans and Molecules: Bringing Modern Plant Breeding Technology to a Tanzanian Bean Breeder": An article written by Dr Robert Koebner, detailing the background of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and the role the Trust plays in supporting such projects in Tanzania (and other East African countries).

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