Forestry Molecular Genetics, Genomics & Biotechnology
We welcome highly qualified graduate students with an interest in using current molecular techniques to uncover new fundamental and applied knowledge in forest genetics. We work in a highly collaborative setting and participate in mulitiple interdisciplinary advanced degree programs. If you are interested in graduate study, please contact a faculty member to discuss current opportunities.
Current research projects focus on:
- poplar genomics
- genetic control of flowering, dormancy, and branching
- conifer somatic embryogensesis
- genetic improvement of loblolly pine
- genetic control of wood development
- development of high-value woody crops
Primary Faculty
Affiliated Faculty
- Eric P. Beers (Horticulture/Secondary Xylem Formation)
- John R. Seiler (Forest Ecophysiology)
- Tom Fox
- Barry Flinn (The Institute for Sustainable and Renewable Resources (ISRR), http://www.ialr.org/research/horticulture.html
- M. Javed Iqbal (ISRR)
- Oswald Crasta (Virginia Bioinformatics Institute)
Affiliated Programs
Graduate Focus Groups
- Forest Biology
- Forest Biometrics & Geomatics
- Forest Economics, Policy & Management
- Forest Genetics and Biotechnology
- Hydrology and Watershed Management
- Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management
- Forest Operations and Business
- Forest Soils, Silviculture, and Ecology
- Natural Resource Recreation
- Urban Forest Ecology and Management