Mahendra Dia
MD
Former Horticulture - PhD
Bio
- Degree Program: Ph.D., Horticultural Science
- Previous Degrees: B.S., Agriculture, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, India; M.S., Agronomy, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India; M.S., Agriculture, Tarleton State University, Texas
- Advisor: Dr. Todd Wehner
- Dissertation: Genotype x Environment Interaction and Stability Analysis of Performance, and Mega-Environment Identification of Fruit Yield and Yield Components in Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thumb.) Matsum & Nakai] Tested in Multiple US Locations.
- Dissertation Date: 2011-11-28
- Completion Date: December 2011
Research
Research: Gentopye x environment interaction and stability of performance for fruit yield and quality in watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thumb.) Matsum Nakai] tested in seven US locations. These locations include Kinston and Clinton, NC; Charleston, SC; Cordele, GA; Quincy, FL; College Station, TX; and Woodland, CA. Quality parameters include total lycopene, soluble solids, pH, citrulline, sugar composition, and organic acids.