Dr. Patrick F. Byrne
Plant Breeding/Genetics (Molecular-Quantitative Genetics)
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Associate Professor
Soil and Crop Sciences Department
C-131 Plant Science Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523 - 1170
(970) 491-6985 (office)
(970) 491-7743 (lab)
(970) 491-0564 (fax)
patrick.byrne@colostate.edu
Byrne Lab Home
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B.S., 1970, Washington University (St. Louis)
M.S., 1978, University of Missouri-Columbia
Ph.D., 1987, University of Missouri-Columbia |
Research Interests
My research program focuses on the application of quantitative and molecular genetics to crop improvement. Through quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis, we hope to locate and characterize the genes that control abiotic stress tolerance and end-use quality in wheat, and fungal disease resistance in common bean. Another research interest is biotechnology risk assessment; studies are currently underway to estimate the level of pollen-mediated gene flow in corn and wheat under Colorado conditions. |
Teaching Responsibilities
SC430 Applications of Plant Biotechnology
SC725 Quantitative Inheritance in Plant Breeding
SC730 Topics in Plant Breeding and Genetics
ACC270 World Interdependence – Food and Population
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Extension & Outreach
Since 2000, I have conducted a public outreach program on the benefits and risks of genetically engineered crops. This has included making presentations throughout Colorado, nationally, and internationally, and helping to establish and maintain an educational web site on GE crops (http://www.colostate.edu/programs/lifesciences/TransgenicCrops/).
Two Fact Sheets on this topic are available through CSU Cooperative Extension: Bio-Pharming (http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/crops/00307.html) and Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods (http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09371.html).
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For more information:Patrick Byrne Curriculum Vitae
