Staff

HOSAKA Kazuyoshi

Specially Appointed Professor

Theme

Genome evolution in potato

My Dream

Exploitation of the genetic network among polyploid genomes of potato

Belongs

Center for Industry-University Collaboration, Potato Germplasm Enhancement Laboratory

Field of research Potato genetics and breeding
Keyword Potato, Polyploidy

Introduction

Marker assisted selection for resistances to potato cyst nematode, potato virus Y, and potato virus X

List of current research topics

  • Origin and evolution of potato
  • Cytoplasmic genome evolution in potato
  • Heterosis and inbreeding depression using S locus inhibitor gene
  • Polyploid evolution in potato
Room address General Research Building 2
Room number 306
Mail address spudman atmark obihiro.ac.jp