George L. Graef

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George L. Graef

Professor Dept. of Agronomy & Horticulture & NE Soybean Producers Presidential Chair of Soybean Breeding University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Contact

Address
KEIM 324
Lincoln, NE 68583-0915
Phone
402-472-1537 On-campus 2-1537
Email
ggraef1@unl.edu

Soybean Breeding and Genetics
George leads soybean breeding programs focused on genetic diversity, cultivar development for human food uses, and improving protein and oil content. He integrates advanced breeding techniques, DNA marker analysis, and cooperative evaluation programs.

Key Achievements and Research:

  • Develops soybean cultivars with enhanced protein and oil content
  • Identifies resistance genes for Sclerotinia Stem Rot
  • Uses genetic male sterility in cultivar development and recurrent selection programs
  • Coordinates nationwide evaluation of soybean lines with improved quality traits

 

Education

Background:

  • B.S. Environmental Horticulture, University of Connecticut, 1982
  • M.S. Plant Breeding and Cytogenetics, Iowa State University, 1984
  • Ph.D. Plant Breeding and Cytogenetics (Minor: Genetics), Iowa State University, 1988