Population genetics of polyploids, from theory to practice

10th-13th  September, Ede (Wageningen), Netherlands 

Teachers: Jörn Gerchen, Filip Kolář, Patrick Meirmans & Alison Scott 

Polyploidy is widespread and frequent in plants, but also occurs in animals such as fish and amphibians. However, our understanding of the genetics of polyploid populations is still poor, mainly because population genetics theory was originally developed for diploids. Moreover, there is often a gap between theory developed for polyploids and its practical implementation. This hands-on workshop will attempt to bridge this gap. Simulation-based exercises (among others using R) will elucidate theoretical foundations of both diploid and polyploid population genetics, and cases of mixed ploidy. Additionally, analyses of real(istic) example datasets will give participants hands-on training in several available methods for the population genetic analysis of polyploids. 

Application: The course is aimed at PhD students, but we will consider applications from experienced Master-students and early-postdocs. The number of participants is limited, and we will select participants based on their motivation, career stage and topical relevance. The  workshop can be attended independently, without linked general conference attendance (Sept 6-9). The deadline for applications has been extended to June 1.Costs: 380 EUR 

See more at https://www.pe-rc.nl/events/bioinformatics-workshop-10-13-september-2026

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Filip Kolář
Department of Botany
Faculty of Science, Charles University
Benatska 2, CZ - 128 01, Prague, Czech Republic
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Institute of Botany
Czech Academy of Sciences
252 43 Pruhonice, Czech Republic

https://www.plantecologicalgenomics.cz/

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