Bode Adebowale Olukolu
Specialization: Genetics/Genomics of Plant & Plant-Pathogen Interactions
I obtained a BS degree in botany at Obafemi Awolowo University, a MS degree in genetics at University of Ibadan, and a PhD in genetics at Clemson University. Following postdoctoral positions at Clemson University and NC State University, and an appointment as a Research Assistant Professor, I joined the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
By integrating quantitative genetics and the more recent genomic technologies, my goal is to understand the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying important agronomic traits, particularly complex diseases in plants. My research interest focuses on understanding how multi-way plant-pathogen-microbe interactions modulate plant diseases and defense response pathways. To achieve this at the systems level, I am developing new methods and bioinformatic tools to aid integration of multi-omic datasets.
My research centers on plat-pathogen-microbe interactions in agriculture. Specifically, I’m exploring Fusarium rot, identifying biocontrol agents, and examining how host-associated metagenome on agronomic traits.
At the core of my teaching philosophy is an enthusiasm to not only perpetuate knowledge and inspire eagerness for learning but to also teach independent critical listening and thinking. I hope to nurture an atmosphere of ownership and involvement.
- How does the host-associated metagenome modulate pathogenesis, plant defense response and immunity?
- Can host-associated metagenomes within the context of the holobiont improve statistical power for GWAS/QTL analysis and genomic prediction?
- Can selection during breeding, identify individuals to efficiently recruit beneficial microbes (from environment and probiotics) in an environmental-independent manner?
- What are the major factors driving rapid crop adaptation?
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
- Doctorate, Genetics, Clemson University, 2010
Bode Adebowale Olukolu
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
- Doctorate, Genetics, Clemson University, 2010
I obtained a BS degree in botany at Obafemi Awolowo University, a MS degree in genetics at University of Ibadan, and a PhD in genetics at Clemson University. Following postdoctoral positions at Clemson University and NC State University, and an appointment as a Research Assistant Professor, I joined the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
By integrating quantitative genetics and the more recent genomic technologies, my goal is to understand the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying important agronomic traits, particularly complex diseases in plants. My research interest focuses on understanding how multi-way plant-pathogen-microbe interactions modulate plant diseases and defense response pathways. To achieve this at the systems level, I am developing new methods and bioinformatic tools to aid integration of multi-omic datasets.
My research centers on plat-pathogen-microbe interactions in agriculture. Specifically, I’m exploring Fusarium rot, identifying biocontrol agents, and examining how host-associated metagenome on agronomic traits.
At the core of my teaching philosophy is an enthusiasm to not only perpetuate knowledge and inspire eagerness for learning but to also teach independent critical listening and thinking. I hope to nurture an atmosphere of ownership and involvement.
- How does the host-associated metagenome modulate pathogenesis, plant defense response and immunity?
- Can host-associated metagenomes within the context of the holobiont improve statistical power for GWAS/QTL analysis and genomic prediction?
- Can selection during breeding, identify individuals to efficiently recruit beneficial microbes (from environment and probiotics) in an environmental-independent manner?
- What are the major factors driving rapid crop adaptation?