Ag Seed Technician. Conducts research on potato storage, potato sprout inhibitor, seed quality, and storage disease management. Erik Powers , Research Support Scientist I, Bean Breeding Program. Department of Plant, Soil, and Entomological Sciences. Clarence W. Robison , P.E., Research Associate, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering.
Clarence is involved with irrigation and water resources research efforts.
He additionally provides computer hardware and software support for the staff. Directs genetics and plant breeding program to produce superior dry bean germplasm and cultivars broadly adapted to western and midwestern growth environments. Emphasis on broadening genetic base and development of upright early maturing cultivars with resistance to multiple biotic and abiotic stresses, primarily in pink, pinto and red market classes. Carl Strausbaugh , Ph.D., Research Support Scientist III, Plant Pathology Program, Department of Plant, Soil, and Entomological Sciences, Division of Plant Pathology. Kathy Stewart-Williams , Support Scientist, Foundation Seed Program.