Plant Physiology & Genetics Research Unit

USDA-ARS, Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center

Pernell Tomasi Plant Biologist Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center 21881 North Cardon Lane Maricopa AZ 85239 520-316-6362 or 520-316-6427 520-316-6330 (FAX)   Pernell.Tomasi@ars.usda.gov

 

Education:

B.S., M.S. Arizona State University

 

Technical Responsibilities:

New crops commercialization, specifically Lesquerella interspecific hybridization. Anther, microspore, ovule and tissue culture; bud pollination and emasculation; seed harvest, processing, storage with germplasm enhancement, evaluation and inventory.