Sherry Flint-Garcia

Research

Maize is an extremely diverse species, both genetically and phenotypically. My lab is interested in understanding this diversity, linking genotype to phenotype, and applying this information to maize improvement. We develop germplasm resources and use quantitative genetics and genomics approaches to create new varieties with the desired characteristics. In particular, we are focused on adaptation and kernel traits, especially as these traits relate to the domestication and breeding history of corn.