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Virginia Moore is an Assistant Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics Section at Cornell University. She joined the faculty on February 1, 2021. Her research program focuses on plant breeding for sustainable cropping systems, including organic systems, intercropping, pest resistance, and ecosystem services. She works with diverse species such as cover crops, perennial forages, bioenergy crops, and hemp.
Dr. Moore earned her PhD in Plant Breeding & Plant Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2018), MS from the same institution (2015), and BS from McGill University (2010). Prior to Cornell, she was a post-doctoral researcher and project manager for the USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems Lab.
Research Focus: Her work bridges plant breeding and agroecology through:
- Developing cover crops and perennial systems for enhanced sustainability
- Breeding crops for organic and polyculture environments
- Improving pest resistance and ecosystem service provision
- Advancing cold tolerance in crops like winter pea
Publications: Her 9 recent articles (2016-2020) demonstrate consistent focus on sustainable agriculture, cover crop breeding, and organic systems. Research spans field experiments, genetic studies, farmer surveys, and cultivar development, with strong emphasis on practical applications for sustainable farming.
Awards:
- NIFA-AFRI Postdoctoral Fellowship
Mentoring & Grants: Dr. Moore leads the Moore Lab and mentors graduate students including Turner Fellow Maia Payne. She directs projects funded by USDA and USAID, and manages the Legume Cover Crop Breeding network. The lab offers PhD fellowships and summer internships focused on plant breeding for sustainability.
Lab & Team: The Moore Lab researches cover crops, forages, hemp, and dry beans. Current projects include cold tolerance studies in winter pea and Johnsongrass, rye breeding initiatives, and farmer surveys on cereal rye usage.
