Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics & Genomics: People
Scott Jackson
Professor
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies
111 Riverbend Road
Athens, Ga 30602
Phone:706-542-4021
Fax:706-583-8120
Email: sjackson@uga.edu
Bio
Scott Jackson began employment at the University of Georgia in 2011 where he is a Professor in plant genetics and genomics. His research has focused on genomics of legumes and rice and, in particular, the exploration and utilization of genetic diversity in wild relatives of crop plants and on genome structure and evolution.
| Degree | Field | Institution | Date Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. | Plant Breeding and Genetics | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1996 |
| PhD | Plant Breeding and Genetics | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1999 |