Matthew Smith
Crop Science - PhD
Bio
- Degree Program: Crop Science – PhD
- Previous Degrees: MS, Crop Science, NC State University, 2019; BS, Design, Clemson University, 1999
- Current Advisor: Dr. James Holland
- Thesis: Genetic Variation for Growth Regulator Response and for Grain Protein and Phenylalanine Content in Diverse Maize.
- Thesis Date: 2018-12-10
Research
My research includes the characterization of numerous Southern-adapted heirloom maize varieties and the selection for improvement of certain of those heirlooms for modern agronomic needs. I am also working on the manipulation of kernel protein content in hybrid maize