GEM Presentation

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GEM Presentation
Germplasm Enhancement of Maize

• GEM Team
• USDA-ARS NCRPIS GEM
• - December 8, 2004 -

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GEM Annual Meeting
Germplasm Enhancement of Maize
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Election of TSG Members

• Current term expires
• David Bubeck Jim Hawk Roger Levy
• Duane Potrzeba Wilfredo Salhuana
• Propose to re-elect
• David Bubeck Jim Hawk Roger Levy
• Wilfredo Salhuana
• Propose to elect
• Dana Eaton
• Other nominees?
• Charlie Stuber

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TSG Co-Chairs

• Current Chair
• Dr. Wilfredo Salhuana
• Proposed Co-Chairs
• Dr. Wilfredo Salhuana
• Dr. Charlie Stuber

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Rational for Co-Chairs

• Since 1995, GEM Project has expanded tremendously
  in the scope and number of cooperators (private
  and public).
• Current GEM Project has
• ? Two coordinating locations
• Ames, IA and Raleigh, NC.
• ? 19 private cooperators
• ? 30 public (10 USDA and 20 universities)
• ? Overall guidance by
• The GEM TSG
• TSG chair Dr. Wilfredo Salhuana
• USDA-ARS.

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Rational for Co-Chairs

• Administrative requirement
• ? The Office of Scientific Quality Review (OSQR)
  requires a detailed annual CRIS report (AD-421)
  to Congress and the general public on the impact
  of research efforts funded by tax money.
• ? Lobby the congress for funding.
• Genomics and bioinformatics tools for GEM
  research.
• Continuity of leadership
• The Chair or Co-Chairs are professional volunteer
  positions.
• There is a strong demand for additional
  leadership.

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GEM TSG Co-Chairs Dr. Wilfredo Salhuana

• Organize and prepare agenda for TSG and
  cooperator meetings in cooperation with the other
  Co-Chair and TSG members.
• Study international test results and trait
  characteristics of new germplasm resources.
  Consult and interact with global maize
  researchers to identify and acquire new sources
  of germplasm.
• Identify ways that GEM can assist the Latin
  American and other international maize
  researchers, particularly how we can cooperate
  with other gene banks to ensure future
  availability of exotic germplasm.
• Work closely with GEM cooperators in LAMP
  countries to support the mutual efforts and goals
  of both parties.

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GEM TSG Co-Chairs Dr. Wilfredo
Salhuana(continued)

• Serve as authoritative expert on exotic germplasm
  and its use.
• Review GEMs annual breeding cross observation
  data, trial results, and breeding progress in
  germplasm use.
• Work with Ames and Raleigh GEM coordinators and
  TSG members to recommend new accessions.
• Work with Co-Chair to form TSG sub-committees for
  various issues this should result in the ability
  of the TSG to make rapid progress in more RD
  areas with a sound basis for their actions.
• Work with Co-Chair to identify and acquire new
  sources of germplasm for use in GEM breeding
  crosses.

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GEM TSG Co-Chairs Dr. Charlie Stuber

• Serve as primary liaison with National Program
  Staff provide guidance to the TSG on best
  processes to ensure that GEM are in harmony with
  OSQR process.
• With the other Co-Chair and TSG members oversee
  GEMs lobbying efforts continue development of
  an effective team with a highly successful
  history to communicate GEMs goals,
  accomplishments, and needs to Congress.
• Work with Co-Chair, TSG, and researchers to
  identify traits feasible as GEM research targets
  with a high likelihood of providing useful
  deliverables such as new knowledge, germplasm,
  traits, or information that is transferable to
  the public.
• Identify potential collaborators for molecular
  marker and genomic projects and to help to
  acquiring financial backing that support GEMs
  objectives.

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GEM TSG Co-Chairs Dr. Charlie Stuber(Continued)

• With the other Co-Chair provide guidance to the
  TSG, and help solicit future research proposals
  in consultation with the TSG (SCAs, etc.) that
  most effectively support GEMs mission, goals and
  objectives.
• Develop with other Co-Chair a revised mission
  statement that reflects NP301s mission and
  strategy, and supports future requirements of
  GEM.
• Provide guidance and recommendation for the most
  effective use and synergy of the Ames and Raleigh
  programs.
• Work with Dr. Major Goodman, Dr. Jim Holland and
  the other Co-Chair to identify adapted germplasm
  for use in the Raleigh program
• Provide guidance to obtain the adequate financial
  support for North Carolina Project
• Examine and provide guidance for the best use of
  the GEM budget.

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GEM Presentation
Germplasm Enhancement of Maize

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