Victoria Meakem |
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Victoria Meakem
Molecular Biologist
victoria.meakem@usda.gov
(315) 787-2489
Overview
I am a molecular biologist for the USDA-ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit, and my primary goal is to characterize the diversity among the apple, grape, and tart cherry collections. I am currently evaluating tart cherry chemistry and quality by quantifying traits such as titratable acidity, phenolic concentrations, total soluble solids, size, color, and phenology.
Education
· B.A. in Biology and Spanish, 2014, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
· M.S. in Biological Sciences, 2020, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA