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Research and education; oat genetics and breeding; durable pest resistance; sustainable agricultural systems.Ph.D.: Purdue (1967) Year Appointed: 1966 Rank: Professor Primary Responsibilities: Research and education; oat genetics and breeding. Research Interests: A primary interest is in crop varieties which are well suited to long-term sustainable cropping systems which will satisfy the food and fiber needs of the world's people. Specific examples of oat varieties with such characteristics include (1 durable rust resistance, 2) increased competitive ability with grassy weeds, and 3) ability to germinate and establish adequate stands after planting without preplant tillage. A second interest is to develop oat varieties which produce grain that is amenable to being processed into highly nutritious food products. These increased value food products would offer high protein, relatively low fat and increased soluble fiber content, among other things. Processability is of as much interest as is desired compositional content. I also have interest in communicating with the agricultural community, as well as the public generally, regarding the necessity, and ultimately the urgency, of reducing the negative externalities generated while producing field crops. The most obvious aspect is soil erosion, thus the selection for no-till planting ability so that the soil surface need not be disturbed during planting. We need not only to produce varieties which are more environmentally friendly but also to work with producers to successfully incorporate these new resources into their farming operation. Finally, I have interest in communicating with both the agricultural and the general public about the appropriateness of current versions of GMO crops for food. A comparison of the risks and the consumer benefits is a useful way to judge their total utility. Possible risks go well beyond food safety concerns.
Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota 411 Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6026  More about Deon Stuthman
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