Areas of Interest
Potato plant physiology, both in-field and postharvest, and the impact and interactions of biochemistry and molecular biology on yield, postharvest quality, and grower and industry practices.
Educational Background
Ph.D. from Washington State University in the Molecular Plant Sciences Program.
Experience
- Practical experience on family farm
- Processing experience with ConAgra Foods/Lamb-Weston, R&D Agronomy Sciences Manager with the J.R. Simplot Company
- Plant breeder with Land O’Lakes/Forage Genetics International
- Assistant Professor of Potato Physiology at Washington State University