James D. Kelly, Ph.D.

James Kelly

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Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

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Degrees:
B.S., Queens University of Belfast, N. Ireland, 1968, Botany
B. Agr. (Hons.), Queens University of Belfast, N. Ireland, 1969, Agricultural Botany
M.S., 1971, University of Wisconsin, 1971, Plant Breeding & Genetics
Ph.D., 1974, University of Wisconsin, 1974, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Minor: Botany

Contact Information

Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center
University Distinguished Professor

Plant and Soil Sciences Building
1066 Bogue Street, Room 370
East Lansing, MI 48824

Area of Expertise:

Dry bean breeding and genetics with emphasis on the use of molecular markers to assist in selection for yield, plant architecture, processing quality, drought tolerance and disease resistance; participation in international agricultural activities related to genetic improvement in beans through the Legume Innovation Lab.

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