Katelyn Fritz
KF
Former Crop Science - PhD
Bio
- Degree Program: M. S., Crop and Soil Science, NC State University
- Previous Degree: B.S., Agronomy and Global Resource Systems, Iowa State University
- Advisor: Dr. Jeff Dunne
- Thesis: Improving Quality Traits in Virginia-Type Peanuts through Identification of Markers Controlling Folate Content and the Development of a Classification System for Flavor in Peanut.
- Thesis Date: 2022-01-06
Research
My projects are on improving quality traits in peanut, specifically folate and flavor. To improve the folate content for human nutritional benefits I am identifying genetic markers controlling increased folate as well as creating a method for quicker and more cost-effective quantification of folate in peanuts. To improve flavor I am identifying “good flavor” lines through a trained panel and these top lines are being crossed with elite germplasm to introduce better flavor aspects to our breeding pipeline.