Molecular Genetics
Professor, Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, Univeristy of Minnesota
Robert Stupar is a Professor in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota. He received a B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. degree in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics from the University of Wisconsin. His current appointment includes 75% research and 25% teaching responsibilities. Dr. Stupar’s research program focuses on the genetics and genomics of legume crop species, with an emphasis on soybean. His group uses classical mutagenesis and modern plant biotechnology to study the functions of genes in plants, with translational applications for crop improvement.
