Jared Crain, PhD

Jared Crain, PhD

Research Assistant Professor
Genomics-Assisted Breeding, Associate Director Feed the Future Lab for Cereals

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Wheat Genetics Lab

Biography

Jared completed his BS and MS in plant and soil science from Oklahoma State University, and a PhD in genetic from Kansas State University. His research has focused on soil fertility and nutrient management (BS and MS) to applying high-throughput phenotyping in wheat breeding programs (PhD). After completing his PhD, Jared has worked to apply genomic selection to intermediate wheatgrass, a perennial plant that is being domesticated as a grain crop.

Education

  • Ph.D. Genetics, Kansas State University, 2016
  • M.S. Plant & Soil Science, Oklahoma State University, 2012
  • B.S. Plant & Soil Science, Oklahoma State University, 2010

Research

Dr. Crain is the Associate Director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Cereals. In addition, Jared also leads genomic breeding efforts for intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) domestication in collaboration with The Land Institute, Salina, KS.