Jeffrey Endelman

Jeffrey Endelman is a Professor in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a member of the graduate program in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics. He leads the university's potato variety development program, releasing new varieties for chip, French fry, and fresh markets. His research program focuses on genomics-assisted breeding methods for autotetraploid crops, genetics of periderm-related traits, and development of inbred-hybrid breeding systems in diploid potato.

Endelman's primary research interests include:

• Genomics-assisted breeding methodologies for polyploid species
• Genetic basis of periderm development and tuber quality traits
• Development of efficient breeding systems for diploid potato
• Application of statistical genetics in plant improvement

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on genomic prediction models, molecular marker development, and genetic mapping in potato. Research trends show increasing integration of image analysis and machine learning techniques with traditional breeding approaches, particularly for quality trait improvement. The work spans fundamental genetics through applied breeding solutions for the potato industry.

Endelman directs an active research laboratory that conducts innovative research on potato breeding and genetics, with a mission to develop improved varieties for commercial adoption. The lab maintains research activities in both field and computational biology domains.