James Duduit
Bio
- Degree Program: Ph.D. Horticulture Science
- Previous Degrees: M.S. Horticulture Science from NC State University, 2020; B.S. Biology from Anderson University (SC), 2018
- Advisor: Dr. Wusheng Liu
- Thesis: Coordinated Transcriptional Regulation of the Carotenoid Biosynthesis Pathway Genes Contributes to Fruit Lycopene Content in High-Lycopene Tomato Breeding Cultivars.
- Thesis Date: 2020-06-26
- Expected Completion Date: 2024
Research:
I am currently working on multiple molecular biology projects in tomatoes related to bacterial wilt resistance, a novel transformation method efficiency, and gene expression of anthocyanins. I am also interested in breeding related to native plants like Groundnut (Apios americana), American Hogpeanut, and Paw Paw.