David Hooker, University of Guelph

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Latest papers

Utility of Climatic Information via Combining Ability Models to Improve Genomic Prediction for Yield Within the Genomes to Fields Maize Project.
Frontiers in genetics · 2020
Maize genomes to fields (G2F): 2014-2017 field seasons: genotype, phenotype, climatic, soil, and inbred ear image datasets.
BMC research notes · 2020
Maize Genomes to Fields: 2014 and 2015 field season genotype, phenotype, environment, and inbred ear image datasets.
BMC research notes · 2018

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Developing best management practices for late nitrogen applications in corn
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$226,246
Management of Fusarium graminearum in corn and wheat
NSERC · 2017 · Co-investigator
$326,049
Systems-based approach for optimizing field crop production using novel technologies
ONTARIO · 2012 · Principal investigator
$186,081

All 4 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Utility of Climatic Information via Combining Ability Models to Improve Genomic Prediction for Yield Within the Genomes to Fields Maize Project.

Jarquin D, de Leon N, Romay C, Bohn M, Buckler ES, Ciampitti I, Edwards J, Ertl D, Flint-Garcia S, Gore MA, Graham C, Hirsch CN, Holland JB, Hooker D, Kaeppler SM, Knoll J, Lee EC, Lawrence-Dill CJ, Lynch JP, Moose SP, Murray SC, Nelson R, Rocheford T, Schnable JC, Schnable PS, Smith M, Springer N, Thomison P, Tuinstra M, Wisser RJ, Xu W, Yu J, Lorenz A

Frontiers in genetics2020

DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.592769 PMID: 33763106

02

Maize genomes to fields (G2F): 2014-2017 field seasons: genotype, phenotype, climatic, soil, and inbred ear image datasets.

McFarland BA, AlKhalifah N, Bohn M, Bubert J, Buckler ES, Ciampitti I, Edwards J, Ertl D, Gage JL, Falcon CM, Flint-Garcia S, Gore MA, Graham C, Hirsch CN, Holland JB, Hood E, Hooker D, Jarquin D, Kaeppler SM, Knoll J, Kruger G, Lauter N, Lee EC, Lima DC, Lorenz A, Lynch JP, McKay J, Miller ND, Moose SP, Murray SC, Nelson R, Poudyal C, Rocheford T, Rodriguez O, Romay MC, Schnable JC, Schnable PS, Scully B, Sekhon R, Silverstein K, Singh M, Smith M, Spalding EP, Springer N, Thelen K, Thomison P, Tuinstra M, Wallace J, Walls R, Wills D, Wisser RJ, Xu W, Yeh CT, de Leon N

BMC research notes2020

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-020-4922-8 PMID: 32051026

03

Maize Genomes to Fields: 2014 and 2015 field season genotype, phenotype, environment, and inbred ear image datasets.

AlKhalifah N, Campbell DA, Falcon CM, Gardiner JM, Miller ND, Romay MC, Walls R, Walton R, Yeh CT, Bohn M, Bubert J, Buckler ES, Ciampitti I, Flint-Garcia S, Gore MA, Graham C, Hirsch C, Holland JB, Hooker D, Kaeppler S, Knoll J, Lauter N, Lee EC, Lorenz A, Lynch JP, Moose SP, Murray SC, Nelson R, Rocheford T, Rodriguez O, Schnable JC, Scully B, Smith M, Springer N, Thomison P, Tuinstra M, Wisser RJ, Xu W, Ertl D, Schnable PS, De Leon N, Spalding EP, Edwards J, Lawrence-Dill CJ

BMC research notes2018

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3508-1 PMID: 29986751

Developing best management practices for late nitrogen applications in corn

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Nasielski, Joshua JN

Keywords: agronomy; crop physiology; late nitrogen applications; maize; nitrogen; soil science; volatilization

$226,246

Management of Fusarium graminearum in corn and wheat

Co-investigatorNSERC2017Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Schaafsma, Art

$326,049

Systems-based approach for optimizing field crop production using novel technologies

Principal investigatorONTARIO2012Ontario Research Fund - Research Infrastructure: Small Infrastructure Fund - Round 023 - 2011 - October

Principal investigators: Hooker, David

$186,081

Systems-based approach for optimizing field crop production using novel technologies

Principal investigatorCFI2011John R. Evans Leaders Fund: John R. Evans Leaders Fund – Funding for research infrastructure

Principal investigators: Hooker, David

Keywords: cropping systems, fertility, agronomy, crop protection, field research, crop production efficiency, field machinery, genetics

$186,081

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Hooker, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Utility of Climatic Information via Combining Ability Models to Improve Genomic Prediction for Yield Within the Genomes to Fields Maize Project." (2020), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]