Sweet potato production in northern climates: germplasm testing, phenotyping and management techniques

Identify potential sweet potato lines for trials in Ohio by screening germplasm accessions for cold toleranceConduct field trials in Ohio, incorporating cold-tolerant, "early", commercial, newly bred lines, and germplasm varietiesEvaluate the potentials of sweet potato production in northern climatic conditionsUtilize optical sensors together with drone technology for a rapid phenotyping approachTest organic postharvest treatments to preserve quality and extend shelf lifePromote the development of ideas and build scientific expertise by exchange of researchers and students between 1890 InstitutionsDevelop research papers/technical reports for respective variety trials and results