Institut für Resistenzforschung und Stresstoleranz
The project is part of a doctoral research at the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Montenegro, and aims to genetically characterize local walnut genotypes (Juglans regia L.) originating from different regions of Montenegro.During her research stay from 22 September to 2 October 2026, the doctoral candidate will learn genomic DNA isolation from approximately 200 walnut leaf samples in the Molecular Genetics and Comparative Genomics research group at JKI-RS. The work will include optimization of a suitable DNA extraction protocol, assessment of DNA concentration, purity and integrity, and preparation of 188 suitable samples for external Genotyping-by-Sequencing (GBS).Following sequencing, SNP and InDel variants will be identified and filtered. The resulting data will be used to analyse genetic diversity, population structure and relatedness, and to identify duplicate or nearly identical genotypes. In addition, the suitability of the GBS and phenotypic data for an exploratory genome-wide association study (GWAS) will be evaluated.
Ministry of Science of Montenegro
