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Research interests
I am interested in both fundamental and applied population genetics and genomics. My basic research is aimed at gaining greater understanding of the forces and processes that shape patterns of genetic variation within and among populations. At the same time, all major research projects I have been involved in have had a strong emphasis on technology transfer and serving the needs of breeding and conservation programs.
Projects
A population genomics approach to accelerating the domestication of the energy grass Miscanthus
Grasses from the tropical genus Miscanthus are believed to have great potential as a bioenergy crop, but their tremendous genetic variation is largely untapped. This project is funded by the UK BBSRC and supports Chris Davey as a postdoctoral research assistant and myself as a principal investigator.
Biomass formation and modification in Populus
Since 2007, I have been involved in population genomics research in Populus, with the primary aims of overcoming cell wall recalcitrance, while also increasing biomass yields under current and expected future climates. This project is part of the US DOE BioEnergy Science Center, and I collaborate on it with scientists from West Virginia University and Oak Ridge National Lab.
Structural polymorphisms as causes of heterosis in Populus
This project is funded by the US DOE Office of Science, and I collaborate on it with scientists from West Virginia University and Oregon State University7.
Re-sequencing and genetic profiling of native Welsh sheep breeds
This project builds on the PhD dissertation research of Sarah Beynon, which was supported by a Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarship and Hybu Cig Cymru/Meat Promotion Wales. I have been supervising Sarah's work jointly with Dr. Denis Larkin.
Profile
I am interested in both fundamental and applied population genetics and genomics. My basic research is aimed at gaining greater understanding of the forces and processes that shape patterns of genetic variation within and among populations. At the same time, all major research projects I have been involved in have had a strong emphasis on technology transfer and serving the needs of breeding and conservation programs.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Variability of cell wall recalcitrance and composition in genotypes of Miscanthus from different genetic groups and geographical origin
Iacono, R., Slavov, G., Davey, C., Clifton-Brown, J., Allison, G. & Bosch, M., 05 May 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 14Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Linkage mapping evidence for a syntenic QTL associated with flowering time in perennial C4 rhizomatous grasses Miscanthus and switchgrass
Jensen, E., Shafiei, R., Ma, X. F., Serba, D. D., Smith, D. P., Slavov, G. T., Robson, P., Farrar, K., Thomas Jones, S., Swaller, T., Flavell, R., Clifton-Brown, J., Saha, M. C. & Donnison, I., 10 Dec 2020, In: GCB Bioenergy. 13, 1, p. 98-111 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Breeding progress and preparedness for mass‐scale deployment of perennial lignocellulosic biomass crops switchgrass, miscanthus, willow and poplar
Clifton-Brown, J., Harfouche, A., Casler, M., Jones, H., MacAlpine, W. J., Murphy-Bokern, D., Smart, L., Adler, A., Ashman, C. R., Awty-Carroll, D., Bastien, C., Bopper, S., Botnari, V., Brancourt-Hulmel, M., Chen, Z., Clark, L., Cosentino, S., Dalton, S., Davey, C., Dolstra, O., & 39 others, 01 Jan 2019, In: GCB Bioenergy. 11, 1, p. 118-151 34 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genomic index selection provides a pragmatic framework for setting and refining multi-objective breeding targets in Miscanthus
Slavov, G., Davey, C., Bosch, M., Robson, P., Donnison, I. & Mackay, I., 23 Oct 2018, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Annals of Botany. 124, 4, p. 521-529 9 p., mcy187.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genetic relationships between spring emergence, canopy phenology and biomass yield increase the accuracy of genomic prediction in Miscanthus
Davey, C., Robson, P., Hawkins, S., Farrar, K., Clifton-Brown, J., Donnison, I. & Slavov, G., 12 Oct 2017, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 68, 18, p. 5093-5102 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Agriculture-to-nutrition: Improving Calcium content of crops through crop genetics to promote bone health
Puranik, S., Slavov, G., Ojulong, H. & Yadav, R., 06 Sept 2016.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Novel insights into chromosome evolution in birds, archosaurs, and reptiles
Farré, M., Narayan, J., Slavov, G., Damas, J., Auvil, L., Li, C., Jarvis, E. D., Burt, D. W., Griffin, D. K. & Larkin, D. M., 31 Aug 2016, In: Genome Biology and Evolution. 8, 8, p. 2442-2451 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Selection and Genome-Wide Prediction of Phenology and Biomass Yield in Miscanthus
Davey, C., Nipper, R., Robson, P., Farrar, K., Clifton-Brown, J., Jensen, E., Donnison, I. & Slavov, G., 2016. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Geographical barriers and climate influence demographic history in narrowleaf cottonwoods
Evans, L. M., Allan, G. J., DiFazio, S. P., Slavov, G., Wilder, J. A., Floate, K. D., Rood, S. B. & Whitham, T. G., 14 Jan 2015, In: Heredity. 114.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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High-resolution genetic mapping of allelic variants associated with cell wall chemistry in Populus
Muchero, W., Guo, J., DiFazio, S. P., Chen, J-G., Ranjan, P., Slavov, G., Gunter, L. E., Jawdy, S., Bryan, A. C., Sykes, R., Ziebell, A., Klápště, J., Porth, I., Skyba, O., Unda, F., El-Kassaby, Y. A., Douglas, C. J., Mansfield, S. D., Martin, J., Schackwitz, W., & 3 others, 23 Jan 2015, In: BMC Genomics. 16, 1, 24.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Population structure and history of the Welsh sheep breeds determined by whole genome genotyping
Beynon, S. E., Slavov, G. T., Farré-Belmonte, M., Sunduimijid, B., Waddams, K., Davies, B., Haresign, W., Kijas, J., Macleod, I. M., Newbold, C. J., Davies, L. & Larkin, D. M., 01 Dec 2015, In: BMC Genetics. 16, 1, 65.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
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A population genomics approach to accelerating the domestication of the energy grass miscanthus
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Jan 2014 → 31 Dec 2016
Project: Externally funded research
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Optimising and sustaining biomass yield
Donnison, I., Farrar, K. & Slavov, G.
01 Apr 2012 → 31 Mar 2017
Project: Externally funded research
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Bioenergy
Gancho Slavov (Participant)
24 Sept 2017 → 27 Sept 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference
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152nd National Eisteddfod of Wales
Gancho Slavov (Participant)
01 Aug 2015 → 08 Aug 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Sioe Frenhinol Cymru | Royal Welsh Show
Gancho Slavov (Speaker) & Chris Davey (Participant)
22 Jul 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Festival or Exhibition
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The Art of Growing Miscanthus
Gancho Slavov (Participant)
27 Jun 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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BBSRC’s Bioenergy Public Dialogue
Gancho Slavov (Organiser)
13 Jun 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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BBSRC’s Bioenergy Public Dialogue
Gancho Slavov (Participant)
13 Jun 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Genomics-assisted breeding
Gancho Slavov (Speaker)
29 Apr 2013Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Genomics-assisted breeding
Gancho Slavov (Participant)
2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course