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Our group conduct research on functional genomics with a strong emphasis on specialty and cereal crops. We study different aspects of plant biology in the context of a developmental program and in response to abiotic and biotic stresses. Our plant models grapevine, a major fruit crop in U.S....

• Plant breeding and genetics curriculum development and distance learning
• Quantitative genetics
• Experimental design and statistics
• Breeding specialty crops for niche markets in Oregon (currently oats, flax, corn and meadowfoam)

We develop improved vegetable varieties with the main focus being to support gardeners, growers and processors in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). This region of the United States has a unique growing environment, and varieties developed elsewhere may not necessarily be optimally adapted to the...

My research focuses on Potato Breeding and Germplasm Improvement using traditional, molecular, and genomic tools. My program will aim at developing new potato cultivars with increased biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, nutrient efficiency and processing quality.

My research integrates the powerful tools of genomics and bioinformatics with plant breeding. I work with a variety of crops important to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, including mint, hemp, hazelnut, black raspberry, and potato. Common research themes are identification of...