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Kenani Chiwina
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Senior Graduate Assistant
Horticulture
4 h-index
18 pubs
73 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
Biography and Research Information
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Kenani Chiwina's research focuses on the application of genomics and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to understand and improve crop traits. Chiwina investigates genetic diversity, population structure, and the genetic basis of various agronomic traits in important crop species, including cowpea, common bean, tomato, soybean, and spinach. Recent work includes identifying regions associated with seed protein content in cowpea and evaluating Fusarium wilt resistance in common bean. Chiwina also studies stress tolerance in tomato, examining responses to drought and salt stress at the seedling stage. Further research explores the genetic insights into leafminer resistance and oxalate content in spinach, employing GWAS and genomic prediction approaches. Chiwina collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Haizheng Xiong and Ibtisam Alatawi, with whom Chiwina has co-authored multiple publications.
Metrics
- h-index: 4
- Publications: 18
- Citations: 73
Positions
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Senior Graduate Assistant publications 2023–2026University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Institution web page
Selected Publications
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Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of fruit weight in spinach (2026)
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Genome-wide study of salt tolerance in USDA tomato germplasm at seedling stage (2025)
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Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach phenotyping (2025)
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Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping (2025)
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection (2024)
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Identification of Salt Tolerance and Stress Response in US Department of Agriculture Tomato Germplasm at the Seedling Stage (2024)
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Genomic insights of leafminer resistance in spinach through GWAS approach and genomic prediction (2024)
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Genomic insights into oxalate content in spinach: A genome-wide association study and genomic prediction approach (2024)
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Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage (2024)
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Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage (2023)
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Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of USDA Tomato Germplasm (2023)
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Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection (2023)
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GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars (2023)
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A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea (2023)
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GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars (2023)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Ainong Shi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
15 shared publications
In database
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Haizheng Xiong
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
13 shared publications
In database
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection
- Genomic insights into oxalate content in spinach: A genome-wide association study and genomic prediction approach
Showing 5 of 13 shared publications
Ibtisam Alatawi
University of Tabuk
12 shared publications
In database
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection
- Genomic insights into oxalate content in spinach: A genome-wide association study and genomic prediction approach
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Theresa Makawa Phiri
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
9 shared publications
In database
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Genomic insights into oxalate content in spinach: A genome-wide association study and genomic prediction approach
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Qun Luo
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
8 shared publications
In database
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection
- Genomic insights into oxalate content in spinach: A genome-wide association study and genomic prediction approach
- Genomic insights of leafminer resistance in spinach through GWAS approach and genomic prediction
- Identification of Salt Tolerance and Stress Response in US Department of Agriculture Tomato Germplasm at the Seedling Stage
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Awais Riaz
University of Arkansas System
6 shared publications
In database
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach phenotyping
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Beiquan Mou
Agricultural Research Service (US)
6 shared publications
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- Genomic insights into oxalate content in spinach: A genome-wide association study and genomic prediction approach
- Genomic insights of leafminer resistance in spinach through GWAS approach and genomic prediction
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach phenotyping
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Kai‐Shu Ling
U.S. Vegetable Laboratory (US)
6 shared publications
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection
- Identification of Salt Tolerance and Stress Response in US Department of Agriculture Tomato Germplasm at the Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of USDA Tomato Germplasm
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Hanan Alkabkabi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection
- Identification of Salt Tolerance and Stress Response in US Department of Agriculture Tomato Germplasm at the Seedling Stage
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach phenotyping
- Genome-wide study of salt tolerance in USDA tomato germplasm at seedling stage
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Gehendra Bhattarai
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of USDA Tomato Germplasm
Neelendra K. Joshi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Identification of Salt Tolerance and Stress Response in US Department of Agriculture Tomato Germplasm at the Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of USDA Tomato Germplasm
Derek J. Dean
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
Ryan W. Dickson
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of USDA Tomato Germplasm
Yuejun Qu
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach phenotyping
- Genome-wide study of salt tolerance in USDA tomato germplasm at seedling stage
Ruling Du
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach phenotyping
- Genome-wide study of salt tolerance in USDA tomato germplasm at seedling stage
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