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Phytonutrient biochemistry and physiology; Biosynthesis, accumulation and function of carotenoids and polyphenols in plants; Targeted improvement of crop phytonutrient composition and content for enhanced nutritional and medicinal values.

Invasion and restoration ecology

Root and rhizosphere biology in managed, urban and natural landscapes. Whole plant responses to environmental stress and a changing climate.

Professor - Research emphases in molecular genetics and breeding of small grains crops.

Whole plant physiology

Phosphate sensing; Chemopreventive glucosinolates; Auxin action

Soil and water management, methyl bromide alternatives, cool-season vegetables

Molecular biology of fruit ripening and Director of Public Intellectual Property Resource for Agriculture