Research Geneticist
U. S. Horticultural Research Laboratory Telephone: (772) 462-5919
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Research Interests:
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I use molecular, cellular, and statistical knowledge for the use and development of in vitro methods for plant breeding and horticultural applications, with a specific emphasis on citrus. In vitro methods are useful for creating plant types that are difficult or impossible to create using conventional methods. Application examples include transgenics, single-cell derived mutants, haploids and dihaploid homozygotes, parasexual hybrids, plastid and mitochondrial cybrids, triploids and other polyploids, pathogen-free germplasm, mass clonal propagation, and germplasm storage and conservation.
Education:
B.S. in Horticulture (Plant Breeding & Genetics) - The Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D. in Plant Breeding & Genetics - Michigan State University
Volunteer Opportunities:
I started a volunteer program that includes projects that are diverse and vary in time commitments, complexity, type, and most importantly, interesting. Projects include a range of laboratory, computer, and greenhouse activities. If you have an interest in horticulture, plant breeding, genetics, plant tissue culture, or science in general contact me for additional details.
Randall Niedz The Art and Science of Growing Things