Research Geneticist
Randall P. Niedz, Ph.D.
Research Geneticist
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U. S. Horticultural Research Laboratory Telephone: (772) 462-5919
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Research Interests:
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I use molecular, cellular, and statistical knowledge for the use and development of in vitro methods for plant breeding and horticultural applications, with a specific emphasis on citrus. In vitro methods are useful for creating plant types that are difficult or impossible to create using conventional methods. Application examples include transgenics, single-cell derived mutants, haploids and dihaploid homozygotes, parasexual hybrids, plastid and mitochondrial cybrids, triploids and other polyploids, pathogen-free germplasm, mass clonal propagaton, and germplasm storage and conservation.
Education:
B.S. in Horticulture (Plant Breeding & Genetics) - The Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D. in Plant Breeding & Genetics - Michigan State University
Volunteer Opportunities:
I started a volunteer program that includes projects that are diverse and vary in time commitments, complexity, type, and most importantly, interesting. Projects include a range of laboratory, computer, and greenhouse activities. If you have an interest in horticulture, plant breeding, genetics, plant tissue culture, or science in general contact me for additional details.
