Victoria Blake

Victoria Blake serves as an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology at Montana State University's College of Agriculture, specializing in plant biology and pathology with emphasis on cereal crop systems.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Plant Biology from University of California - Davis (1998)
• B.S. in Biology / Concentration in Molecular Biology from San Jose State University (1986)

Dr. Blake's research focuses on barley production enhancement and feed quality optimization through genetic and pathological approaches. Her work integrates plant breeding techniques with agricultural applications to develop improved crop varieties, particularly addressing challenges in cereal science and sustainable farming practices. This research bridges fundamental plant biology with practical agricultural solutions for feed and food systems.

Her documented scholarly contribution includes a 2011 book chapter examining barley feed uses and quality improvement trends, which analyzes breeding methodologies and quality assessment frameworks within crop science. This publication represents her expertise in cereal crop improvement and demonstrates consistent focus on agricultural applications of plant science research.