Chloroplast Genome Sequencing in Cercis canadensis and Ploidy Manipulation in Wild Peanut Species Robert Suppa, MS Seminar Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 9:00 am (Under the direction of Dr. Hsuan Chen, Chair) Location: 121 Kilgore / Hybrid Join Zoom Meeting: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/93846056772?pwd=RDAvNGJSTEsyNFNZRFJQTXlGU1pvUT09 Meeting ID: 938 4605 6772 Passcode: 082115  Suppa.Abstr.pdf Click here to add to your Google Calendar Abstract: Eastern redbud, Cercis…

Better Phenotyping for Sweetpotato: Improving Accuracy and Throughput for Tablestock and Ornamental Traits Mark Watson, MS Seminar Friday, August 11, 2023, 1:00 pm (Under the direction of Dr. Craig Yencho, Chair) Location: 121 Kilgore / Hybrid Join Zoom Meeting: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/96287120161?pwd=MWJNcmVVV2hYbzgzWUVOMUVRakJRUT09 Meeting ID: 962 8712 0161 Passcode: 677812  Watson.Abstr.pdf Click here to add to your Google Calendar…

Date: Monday, August 21, 2023 Time: 3:00 pm Speaker: Dr. Wusheng Liu Title: Translational Genomics Research in Specialty Crops (Tenure Review) Location (Hybrid): 121 Kilgore Hall Join Zoom Meeting: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/96708516198?pwd=TUpLeEVCdHRDNDFsNWJ1OVV6NVlyQT09 Meeting ID:  967 0851 6198 Passcode:  935940  Seminar_Wusheng Liu_8.21.23.pdf To translate the advances and discoveries in basic research into applied research, Dr. Liu established an externally-funded research and education program…

Date: Monday, August 28, 2023 Time: 3:00 pm Speaker: Dr. Tom Kon Title:  An Overview of the Southeastern Apple Physiology Program (Tenure Review)Location (Hybrid): 121 Kilgore Hall Join Zoom Meeting: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/92154446759?pwd=WDNlZGNZUGtMR3JMTjJIVmtFRkJEZz09 Meeting ID: 921 5444 6759 Passcode: 327571  Seminar_Tom Kon_8.28.23.pdf Dr. Tom Kon leads an applied pomology program and specializes in reproductive and vegetative growth management of apple. Tom has a…

Date: Monday, September 18, 2023 Time: 3:00 pm Speaker: Dr. Hsuan Chen Title: Ornamental Plant Breeding and Cytogenetics (Tenure Review) Location (Hybrid): 121 Kilgore Hall Join Zoom Meeting: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/94002427853?pwd=aVA2NzIzWDliR3AvVHhmaTFYUzVLQT09 Meeting ID: 940 0242 7853 Passcode: 377632  Seminar_Hsuan Chen_9.18.23.pdf Abstract:  Dr. Hsuan Chen joined the Horticultural Science Department at NCSU in 2021.  The core of his mission is to empower the green…

Date: Monday, September 25, 2023 Time: 3:00pm Speaker: Dr. Dilip Panthee Title: Breeding for Disease Resistance and Fruit Quality in Tomato at NC State University (Post-tenure Review) Location (Hybrid): 121 Kilgore Hall Join Zoom Meeting: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/93256941569?pwd=RHpJQmZaamZBbG0yMzZKVkQ1RDllQT09 Meeting ID: 932 5694 1569 Passcode: 320214  Seminar_Dilip Panthee_9.25.23.pdf Abstract Tomatoes are a global industry worth $1.4 billion, with North Carolina contributing $35 million annually…

Date: Monday, October 2, 2023 Time: 3:00 pm Speaker: Dr. Melinda Knuth Title: Melinda Knuth Reappointment Seminar Location (Hybrid): 121 Kilgore Hall Join Zoom Meeting: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/96687588333?pwd=VkEwKzJVV1hIcHpJTUlWWllWNUpHdz09 Meeting ID: 966 8758 8333 Passcode: 272913  Seminar_Melinda Knuth_10.2.23.pdf Dr. Knuth’s research priorities are on consumer and market research experience by focusing on the interface between people and plants, helping the horticulture industry understand…