Dr. James A. Hawk
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Plant Breeding, Cornell University
- M.S., Biology, Purdue University
- B.S., Biology, Purdue University
- PLSC422 Plant Propogation
- PLSC133 Ornamental Horticulture
- PLSC154 Production and Management of Ornamental Plants
- My research is concerned with the genetic improvement of maize for both agronomic characters and resistance to abiotic (drought) and biotic factors (disease and insect pests) that limit yield. We are also interested in developing improved maize germplasm with a wider genetic base in collaboration with the USDA-GEM (Germplasm Enhancement of Maize) Project. Our disease research is focused on mapping and analysis of the genetic basis of resistance to maize pathogens such as Colletotrichum graminicola (Ces.) G.W. Wils., the causal agent for anthracnose stalk rot.
Professional Activities
- American Seed Trade Association
- American Society of Agronomy
- Crop Science Society of America
- NE124, Genetic Manipulation of Sweet Corn Quality and Stress Resistance
- USDA GEM (Germplasm Enhancement of Maize) Project
- NEC29, NE Corn Improvement
Contact Information:
Dr. James A. Hawk
Associate Professor
Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716-2170
Phone: (302) 831-1379
e-mail: jhawk@udel.edu
