Steve Todd
Former Graduate
- Degree Program: Ph.D., Horticultural Science
- Previous Degrees: B.S., Biochemistry, Bradley University; M.S., Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences, Texas A&M University
- Advisor: Dr. Craig Yencho
Research
Study heritability of sweetpotato amylose content for the development of industrial sweetpotatoes. Use a quantitative genetics approach combined with molecular mapping to identify lines containing higher amylose content and QTL’s that influence amylose content in sweetpotatoes. This will allow the modification of sweetpotato starch quality to facilitate the conversion of high-starch sweetpotatoes to ethanol.