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The overall goal of our research program is to apply quantitative genetic principles and molecular tools to address problems important to crop-based agriculture. Our current research projects target wheat, common bean, and oilseed Brassica species, and in the past have also included corn (maize). Many of the projects have used QTL (quantitative trait locus) methodology to detect and find markers for genes of interest to crop breeding programs. Other projects have applied association analysis, risk assessment, diversity analysis, conventional breeding strategies, transgenic crop evaluation, and public education on plant biotechnology.

Additional information on current and recently completed projects can be found through the following links:

1.  Enhancing Education and Research Capacity in Plant Breeding for Drought Tolerance
2.  QTL Analysis for Agronomic and Quality Traits in Wheat
3.  Association Analysis and Diversity for Wheat Quality Genes in Great Plains Wheat
4.  QTL Analysis for Disease Resistance in Common Bean
5.  Developing Oilseed Crop Cultivars for Biofuel Production
6.  Gene Flow in Wheat and Jointed Goatgrass
7.  Gene Flow in Corn
8.  Evaluation of Drought Tolerant Transgenic Wheat
9.  Public Education on Transgenic Crops