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Soybean Genetics and Breeding Lab Personnelheadline bar Soybean Genetics and Breeding Lab PersonnelPeg Redinbaugh**Peg Redinbaugh****Research Molecular GeneticistResearch Leader,**Corn, Soybean and Wheat Quality Research Unit**Adjunct Associate Professor,** Ohio State University **Education**Ph.D. Biochemistry, State University of New York M.S. Biochemistry, State University of New YorkB.S. Biology, University of Albany-SUNY**Research Goals**My primary research interests are identify and elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the genetic and biological bases of virus resistance and tolerance in maize. Current approaches include projects to: 1) identify and characterize emerging and re-emerging insect transmitted diseases of maize; 2) characterize resistance to multiple viruses in maize inbred lines; 3) develop genetic and genomic information on insect vectors of maize and soybean viruses; and, 4) understand virus factors required for disease, transmission, and interactions with crops, and to develop new virus-based research tools for studying genefunction in cereals. I'm also involved with research projects to characterize genetic factors associated with quality traits in soft wheat.Rouf Mian**Rouf MianResearch Molecular Geneticist****Education**Ph.D. Major: Plant Physiology; Minor: Molecular Genetics and Statistics University of Illinois at UrbanaPost Grad Diploma, Seed Technology, Massey University, New ZealandM.S., Crop Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University**Research Goals**Conduct research to enhance soybean germplasm for resistance to diseases, insects, and other desirable traits.Ron Fioritto**Ron FiorittoBiological Science Lab Technician**Tim Mendiola**Tim MendiolaBiological Science Lab Technician****Education**B.S. (1974) Agronomy, The Ohio State University**Research Interests:**I manage the field equipment and provide technical assistance with all field and greenhouse projects.Chris Nacci**Chris Nacci****Biological Science Technician****Education**B.S.  Zoology, The Ohio State University**Research Interests:**Assist in research pertaining to the improvement and enhancement of soybean germplasm.   I assist in planting studies and laboratory procedures that focus on resistance to diseases, insects, and other environmental factors; while researching germplasm with other desirable traits.Jane Todd**Jane ToddBiological Science Lab Technician (Microbiology)****Education**B.S. Entomology, University of IllinoisM.S. Entomology, Ohio State University**Research Interests**Vector biology: interactions between plant viruses and their vectorsInsect feeding behavior (EPG)Host plant resistance to soybean pests


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