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Jenny Koebernick is an Associate Professor in Cotton & Soybean Breeding at Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, within the Department of Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences. Her work focuses on genetic improvement of cotton and soybean crops, with particular emphasis on disease resistance, seed quality traits, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Her research integrates genomic technologies like genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and molecular diagnostics to address challenges such as Cercospora leaf blight, Corynespora cassiicola, and Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus (CLRDV). She collaborates on strategic plans for soybean genomics research and develops germplasm lines with enhanced agronomic traits.
Recent studies explore interactions between genotype, environment, and management practices, including nutrient efficiency and pest/disease dynamics. Her work spans crop physiology, precision agriculture technologies, and extension efforts to improve Alabama’s agricultural productivity.
Key contributions include optimizing cottonseed oil content, refining soybean test weight metrics, and advancing understanding of 65-year yield trends in U.S. cotton production. She leads interdisciplinary efforts to address CLRDV transmission and blueberry stem blight in Alabama’s agroecosystems.
