Research
Click here to see MAES project talks by our faculty:
Jim Anderson and Rex Bernardo (Dr. Bernardo's talk starts at 45:50)
Gregg Johnson and Craig Sheaffer (Dr. Sheaffer's talk starts at 48:15)
Agronomy and Agroecology
Researchers in agronomy and agroecology work to develop and improve cropping systems and weed science, including alternative approaches and management strategies. Emphasis is on improving production efficiency and profitability in an environmentally sound approach that benefits society. Mechanisms of crop physiology and ecology underlying plant responses to the environment are emphasized. Research areas include sustainable agriculture, environmental physiology of agronomic crops, and plant nutrition.
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Faculty
- Roger Becker - Weed Management
- Jeffrey A. Coulter - Corn-based cropping systems
- Kathy Draeger - Regional sustainable development
- Jeff Gunsolus - Corn and soybean weed management
- Nick Jordan - Agroecology, weed ecology and management, diversification
- Walid Sadok - Crop physiology
- Don Wyse - Forever Green Initiative
Genetics and Translational Genomics
Modern approaches in genetics and translational genomics are being used to enable an increased understanding of crop diversity and function. Our research efforts address a wide range of questions, such as dissecting molecular signatures of plant domestication, defining genomic variation within germplasm resources, mechanisms of abiotic stress tolerance, and using biotechnology to improve modern varieties. Researchers work closely with breeders and agronomists to develop and apply genetics and genomics tools to enhance performance and quality, and expand the uses of agronomic crops.
Faculty
- James Anderson - Wheat breeding and genetics
- Rex Bernardo - Maize breeding and statistical genetics
- David Garvin - Wheat disease resistance and nutritional quality
- Candice Hirsch - Maize genomics
- Jennifer Kimball - Cultivated wild rice breeding and genetics
- Aaron Lorenz - Soybean breeding and genetics
- Peter Morrell - Computational biology
- Walid Sadok - Crop physiology
- Robert Stupar - Legume molecular genetics
- Don Wyse - Forever Green Initiative
Plant Breeding
Research in plant breeding in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics aims to improve plants for food, feed, fuel, and the environment. Our breeders and students develop and utilize breeding methods that incorporate tools in phenotyping, genotyping, and envirotyping to develop germplasm or varieties of corn, soybean, wheat, barley, oat, cover crops, and other plant species that can enhance the diversity of the Minnesota agricultural landscape.
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Faculty
- James Anderson - Wheat breeding and genetics
- Rex Bernardo - Maize breeding and statistical genetics
- Nancy Ehlke - Legume and grass breeding
- Jennifer Kimball - Cultivated wild rice breeding and genetics
- Aaron Lorenz - Soybean breeding and genetics
- Walid Sadok - Crop physiology
- Kevin Smith - Barley genetics and breeding
- Don Wyse - Forever Green Initiative