Thiago Marino
Former Graduate
- Email: tpmarino@ncsu.edu
- Degree Program: Ph.D., Crop Science
- Previous Degree: M.S., Genetic and Molecular Biology, Londrina State University (Brazil); B.S., Agronomy, Londrina State University (Brazil)
- Advisor: Dr. Jim Holland
- Completion Date: Fall 2018
Research
My research focus is on applying genomic selection in a recurrent selection program for Fusarium ear rot and Fumonisin resistance in maize. I’m also using marker-assisted selection to validate QTLs for Fusarium resistance in a practical plant breeding program.