Dr. Thomas Bergmann
Bio
I studied agricultural sciences with a focus on crop science and hold a doctoral degree in molecular phytopathology and biotechnology from the University of Kiel, Germany. After my graduation, I worked for 2.5 years as molecular breeding scientist for a canola breeding company where my main tasks included trait discovery and introgression into elite canola breeding material. I joined the Edwards Lab in August 2024 to continue my research about plant genetics and genomics to develop innovative solutions for crop improvements and protection. I have profound experience in bioinformatics, molecular plant-parasite interactions, as well as plant genetics and genomics.
Publications
| Title | Year | Published by | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplotype applications in genomic selection | 2026 | Genome Biology | DOI |
| HaploVar: an R package for defining local haplotype variants for trait association and trait prediction analyses | 2025 | Bioinformatics | DOI |
| Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) and candidate genes for trichome development in Brassica villosa using genetic, genomic, and transcriptomic approaches | 2025 | Molecular Genetics and Genomics | DOI |
| QTL mapping and transcriptome analysis identify novel QTLs and candidate genes in Brassica villosa for quantitative resistance against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum | 2023 | Theoretical and Applied Genetics | DOI |
| Suppression of abscisic acid biosynthesis at the early infection stage of <i>Verticillium longisporum</i> in oilseed rape (<i>Brassica napus</i>) | 2019 | Molecular Plant Pathology | DOI |