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Cornell University

3CPG

Cornell Center for Comparative and Population Genomics

Susan McCouch

Research Interests:

The McCouch lab investigates the extent, distribution, and phenotypic consequences of natural variation in rice, with emphasis on the genetic basis of complex traits including disease resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, maturity and yield, and grain quality. She works closely with gene banks to develop pre-breeding resources, and collaborates with breeders, most notably in developing countries, to implement precision breeding in rice improvement.