Welcome
The Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics is dedicated to the genetic improvement of crop plants for the benefit of society through the development of novel breeding methodologies and the discovery and deployment of economically important genes. Our department has a rich history dating from 1907 just after the establishment of the College of Agriculture in 1904. Our faculty are engaged in diverse activities ranging from the molecular study of crop plant genomes to development of superior crop varieties worldwide. Plant breeding is an integrative science that combines the knowledge, information, and expertise from a range of disciplines to produce unique germplasm and/or varieties and new knowledge. Our world-class research programs involve development of improved gene mapping methods, functional genomics, bioinformatics, quantitative genetics applications, utilization of wild germplasm, gene cloning strategies, genetics of crop quality, disease and insect resistance, and new breeding strategies. Students in the Field of Plant Breeding represent diverse interests and come from a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds. We invite you to browse our website and contact us for further information. -Mark Sorrells, Chair
Announcements
January 7, 2008
Assistant or Associate Professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics (tenure track) Vegetable Breeding and Genetics position now available. Click here for details. [MS Word]
November 16, 2007
Elizabeth D. Earle Wins a CALS 2007 Outstanding Faculty Award.
November 12, 2007
Maria Salas and Lus Maas receive First Place and Third Place selections in the C-1 Grad Student Poster Competition.
November 5, 2007
Dr. Susan McCouch receives The Golden Sickle Award.
October 31, 2007
DuPont awards funds for support of two Ph.D. candidates studying plant breeding at Cornell. Click here for financial assistance information.
October 9, 2007
Munger/Murphy Award Recipients, Kari Perez and Maria Salas Fernandez (PDF)
July 9, 2007
Adam Famoso and Seth Murray win the 2007 Barbara McClintock Award
January 31, 2007
Plant Breeding & Genetics postdoctoral scientist Moira Sheehan has been selected by Nature as one of four winners from around the world to write a monthly column about their experience as postdocs.
November 10, 2006
Robert L. Plaisted and Susan R. McCouch Win the CALS 2006 Outstanding Faculty Awards
June 15, 2006
Liza Conrad wins the 2006 Barbara McClintock Award
Upcoming Events
Full Seminar Series Schedule (coming soon)