Benjamin Winslow
BW
Former Horticulture - MS
Bio
- Degree Program: Masters, Horticultural Science
- Previous Degrees: B.S., Horticulture, North Carolina State University
- Advisor: Dr. Craig Yencho
- Thesis: Interspecific Hybridization and Characterization of Variegation in Ornamental Sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.].
- Thesis Date: 2012-05-16
Research
Evaluation of Ipomoea L. Germplasm for Use in the Development of New Sweetpotato and Morning Glory Varieties. Research objectives are: (1) Screen currently available germplasm in Ipomoea L. and other related genera for use in the development of new ornamental sweetpotato and morning glory varieties; (2) Develop interspecific breeding strategies to introduce new traits into ornamental sweetpotatoes.