Deven See

Deven See is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University, holding this position since 2007. His research focuses on molecular genetics of wheat, particularly gene discovery and mapping for stripe rust resistance, genome evolution, and pre-breeding strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/Plant Pathology from Kansas State University (2006), an M.S. in Genetics (2000), and a B.S. in Biology (1998), both from Montana State University.

His research interests include characterizing chromosomal regions involved in genome evolution, identifying adaptation genes, and applying molecular tools for disease resistance breeding. Key contributions involve mapping resistance genes against Ug99 and stem rust strains in wheat landraces, as well as developing genetic markers for traits like kernel color and polyphenol oxidase activity.

Publications highlight his work in high-impact journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Molecular Breeding, focusing on wheat genetics and pathogen resistance. He has collaborated extensively with institutions like the USDA and international breeding programs. No academic awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.