Cornell University Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics

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As Director for Biotechnology in International Programs/CALS, I lead a global, comprehensive, and highly collaborative program to: (i) promote the safe and effective use of agricultural biotechnology as a tool in improving food security and agricultural productivity; (ii) address technical, regulatory, communications and intellectual property issues affecting the adoption of biotechnology; (iii) assess the socioeconomic, health and environmental impacts of biotechnology and; (iv) build national capacities in developing countries to facilitate efficient and safe management and regulation of biotechnology.

The work involves elements of Cornell's research, extension, and education activities that range from enhancing the nutritional value of crops and increasing the food supply to controlling or preventing disease in animals.

I interact with faculty and administrators at Cornell and other U.S. universities to catalyze international collaboration and consortium-building among biotechnology stakeholders. The latter include other universities, private companies, non-governmental organizations, national agricultural research systems, regional organizations, international research centers, farmersí organizations, advanced research institutions, international development agencies and investment banks, the media, and representatives of the public.

As an International Professor of Plant Breeding (Adjunct), I plan to teach at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels on issues associated with international biotechnology. Details are under discussion.

In addition to conducting my work at Cornell, I consult extensively with private and public sector clients in industrialized and developing countries.
 

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Recent Publications

Gregory, P., K. von Grebmer and O. Ehart (2001). "Risk Assessment Data for GM Crops." Science, 292 (5517): 638-39.

Gregory, P.; Stewart, R.; Stavrou, S. (2002). Adoption of Bt cotton by small-scale farmers in South Africa. Pesticide Outlook, 11: 31-34.

Ghislain, M., M. Querci, M. Bonierbale, A. Golmirzaie and P. Gregory (1998). "The Application of Biotechnology to Potato." In: Ives, C.L., B.M. Bedford (eds.). Agricultural Biotechnology in International Development. Biotechnology in Agriculture Series, No.21. CABI Publishing, U.K. pp. 73-78.

Gregory, P., R. Nelson, M. Ghislain and M. Querci  (1998).  "Trends in Potato Research for Developing Countries". In: Crop Productivity and Sustainability: Proceedings of the 2nd International Crop Science Congress, New Delhi.

Ghislain, M. and P. Gregory (1997). "CIPís Approach to Resource Allocations and Priorities:  Potato Late Blight Research."  In:  Komen, J., J. Cohen (eds.).  "Turning Priorities Into Feasible Programs."  In: Proceedings of a Regional Seminar on Planning, Priorities and Policies for Agricultural Biotechnology in Latin America and the Caribbean.  Lima, October 6-10, 1996.  Intermediary Biotechnology Service/CamBio Tec.

Watanabe, K., A.M. Golmirzaie and P. Gregory  (1997).  "Use of Biotechnology Tools in Potato Genetic Resources Management and Breeding.  In: Watanabe, K., E. Pehu (eds.).  Plant Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Resources for Sustainability and Productivity.  R.G. Landes Company.  Texas.  pp. 145-154.

Gregory, P.  (1996).  "Global Program to Develop Late Blight Resistance Potato Cultivars."  CGIAR News.  Vol. 3, No. 3, p. 1.

Watanabe, K.N., J. P. T. Valkonen, P. Gregory (1995).  "Use of Plant Biotechnology Tools in Plant Protection, Genetic Resources Management and Crop Genetic Improvement:  An Interdisciplinary Approach with Potatoes at the International Potato Center."  In:  Altman, D., K. Watanabe (eds.).  Plant Biotechnology Transfer to Developing Countries.  Academic Press Inc., Texas.  pp. 179-188.

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