Staff - Publications - Current Research - Preservation
To insure that the United States has a safe and secure supply of plant germplasm for current and future generations by conducting research which will lead to the development of new and improved technologies for the long-term preservation of all forms of plant germplasm.
 | Improve cooperation an
d coordination among germplasm curators to identify
priorities for long-term germplasm preservation.| Develop methods to pre
serve plant propagules of species and accessions not
currently in the base collection. | Develop and improve te
chnologies for evaluating viability, vigor, genetic
integrity, and potential longevity of preserved germplasm. | Evaluate conventional
and cryogenic storage protocols and develop
strategies to improve cost efficiency. |
| Conduct pilot studies to evaluate protocols for long-term preservation of
plant propagules in order to transfer technology to germplasm curators, seed
companies, and other customers.
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DR. CHRISTINA T. WALTERS: Plant Physiologist/Research Leader; Ph.D. (1986) Cornell University, major in plant physiology, minors in biochemistry and computer science. Conducts research on the mechanisms and kinetics of seed deaths through freezing, desiccation, and aging stresses using a biophysical approach. Studies are conducted from ambient to liquid nitrogen temperatures with a special emphasis on the properties of water in drying cells. Investigates the role of genetics and/or environment factors during embryo development on embryo preservation. (formerly C.W. Vertucci) {Publications} chrisv@lamar.colostate.edu
| Secretary:
Jennifer Kendall | ||||
| MS. LISA HILL: Biological Technician, B.Sc.: provides research
support in the areas of desiccation tolerance, physiology of seed
deterioration; coordinates recalcitrant seed storage project. lmhill@lamar.colostate.edu| MS. LANA WHEELER: Biological Technician, B.Sc.: provides research
support in
the areas of seed cryopreservation and computer image analysis; coordinates seed
cryopreservation pilot project. lanaw@lamar.colostate.edu
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MS. JENNIFER CRANE: Research Support Scientist, M.Sc.: seed
physiology, tissue culture, cryobiology, conservation of non-orthodox
seeds and endangered species. jcrane@lamar.colostate.edu
MS. ANN REILLEY: Research Support Scientist, M.Sc. reilley@lamar.colostate.edu
| MR. PAT REEVES: Biological Science Technician, B.A. reevesp@lamar.colostate.edu |
DR. LEIGH E. TOWILL: Plant Physiologist, Ph.D.; (1972) University of
Michigan, major in plant physiology and botany, minor in microbiology. Research
Experience: cryopreservation of clonal germplasm; chromosomal protein analysis;
cryobiology of plant cells; shoot/meristem tip culture; somatic cell genetics;
protoplast isolation, fusion, culture, regeneration; seed and pollen
cryopreservation; vitrification as a method for cryopreservation of plant
tissues. {Publications} ltowill@lamar.colostate.edu
| MR. REMI BONNART: Biological Technician, B.S. remib@holly.colostate.edu |
MR. JOHN WADDELL: Research Support Scientist, M.Sc.: provides research support in
the areas of clonal tissue cryopreservation; coordinates apple bud
cryopreservation project. jwaddell@lamar.colostate.edu
DR. GAYLE VOLK: Plant Physiologist/Molecular Biologist/Cell Biologist; Ph.D. (1998) Cornell University, major in plant physiology, minors in plant molecular biology and plant cell biology. Conducts research to improve cryopreservation techniques used for clonally propagated plant material. { Publications} gvolk@lamar.colostate.edu
| MR. ADAM HENK: Biological Science Technician, ahenk@lamar.colostate.edu |
