معرفی
Susan K. Brown is a Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science (Horticulture Section) at Cornell University, affiliated with Cornell AgriTech. She leads a prominent apple breeding program, focusing on developing new varieties with enhanced flavor, crispness, storage longevity, and disease resistance. Her work integrates traditional breeding with molecular genetics, particularly marker-assisted selection (MAS).
Education:
- PhD, University of California, Davis (1984)
- MS, Rutgers University (1980)
- BS, University of Connecticut (1978)
Research Interests: Her studies emphasize genetic traits influencing fruit quality, antioxidant content, and disease resilience. Recent work includes identifying genetic markers for dihydrochalcone metabolites and studying weeping tree architecture to improve orchard productivity. She collaborates extensively across institutions, exemplified by the RosBREED project.
Publications Trends: Her articles span plant genetics, fruit biochemistry, and applied breeding, with notable contributions to understanding gibberellin metabolism, pH regulation in apples, and transgenic traits for pest resistance. Recent publications (2023) highlight industry-recognized varieties like SnapDragon apple and discoveries in tree architecture.
Awards: Recognized for academic excellence and service, including the Herman M. Cohn Professorship (2020) and CALS Wilder Medal (2016). She holds the Goichman Family Directorship at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station.
Grants & Labs: Leads Cornell AgriTech’s fruit breeding program, managing grants focused on genetic improvement and sustainable orchard practices. Her lab collaborates with industry partners to commercialize new varieties like RubyFrost and SnapDragon apples.
Labs/Teams: Active in RosBREED consortium and directs the Cornell Apple Breeding Program, training students in modern plant breeding techniques.
