Crop Science @ Work
A Day in the Life
Learn more about what our scientists do in the "A Day in the Life" videos on our YouTube channel or read about the researchers by clicking on their stories below.
Wendy Zellner
Wendy Zellner, PhD, is a plant physiologist. Her research focuses on the beneficial effects that the nutrient silicon has on plants undergoing stress.
Christine Bradish
Christine Bradish, PhD, is a plant breeder. Her research involves looking for ways to improve a crop called clary sage.
Chathu Wijewardana
Chathu Wijewardana is a crop science researcher. Her research looks at what conditions affect how well soybean seeds germinate.
Patrick Hayes
Patrick Hayes, PhD, has spent his career working with barley–a tasty and nutritious whole-grain crop.
Shelley Jansky
Shelley Jansky, PhD, is a crop breeder working to develop new varieties of potatoes that store longer with better quality.
