NESPAL > Biotechnology and Plant Breeding > Research Projects
| Apomixis Gene Discovery: Ozias-Akins Biotechnology Lab Apomixis is a reproductive process resulting in the propagation of seed-derived progeny that are genetically identical to the seed-bearing parent. Genetic identity is preserved in this case because there is no meiotic reduction during female reproduction, although meiosis can occur normally in the male to produce viable, chromosomally-reduced pollen. READ MORE |
| Plant Biotechnology in Peanuts and Grasses: Ozias-Akins Biotechnology Lab Our research on plant development extends to tissue culture, plant regeneration from these cultures, and gene transfer using these tools to enhance disease resistance or quality traits. Non-transgenic approaches also are being used for crop improvement including marker-assisted selection for nematode resistance in peanut. We are conducting genetic engineering research on peanut, pearl millet, and bermudagrass. READ MORE |
| Cotton Molecular Breeding Lab The Cotton Molecular Breeding Lab conducts research on the development and application of biotechnology tools for crop improvement, focusing primarily on cotton. We work closely together to solve practical problems in and enhance efficiency of cotton breeding by using DNA marker technology. READ MORE |
