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Dr. Lewis Lukens is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph, within the Ontario Agricultural College. His research focuses on bioinformatics and quantitative genetics, with a primary emphasis on maize and other plant species. He holds a B.A. from Carleton College and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. His work explores genetic and epigenetic mechanisms influencing crop traits, such as stress responses and yield improvement.
Research Interests: Bioinformatics, Quantitative Genetics, Maize Genomics, Plant Stress Responses, Crop Improvement, and RNA Sequencing Analysis. His studies often involve analyzing transcriptome responses to environmental stresses and developing tools for genomic data visualization (e.g., ePlant). Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding maize cold tolerance, soybean-weed interactions, and wheat yield genetics.
Publications reflect a strong focus on crop genetics, with key trends including transcriptome analysis, stress response pathways, and genomic tools for plant breeding. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his extensive grant-funded research and academic role suggest significant contributions to the field. He advises graduate students in bioinformatics and quantitative genetics, though specific names are not listed. His lab is part of the Plant Agriculture Department, leveraging facilities like the Crop Science Building for research.
