Richard Sharpe

Richard Sharpe is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Washington State University (WSU), part of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). His research focuses on molecular genetics, photosynthesis, chloroplast biology, plant physiology, and plant biotechnology. He teaches courses such as Advanced Horticultural Crop Physiology, Postharvest Biology and Technology, and Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Dr. Sharpe holds a PhD in Molecular Plant Sciences from WSU, an MSc in Biology (Cell and Molecular Biology) and BSc in Biology (Genetics and Biotechnology) from Middle Tennessee State University, and associate degrees in Applied Sciences and Applied Avionics.

His research investigations span chloroplast genomics in C3 and C4 plants, phytonutrient analysis in tomatoes under different farming practices, and cereal root-pathogen interactions. Recent work explores minimal requirements for C4 photosynthesis mechanisms and thylakoid membrane dynamics in plant species.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate courses in horticulture and plant sciences. Lab affiliations or current grant details aren't specified in the provided materials.