Philipp Simon
Expert on plant breeding and genetics
Professor, plant and agroecosystem sciences College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Work: 608-262-1248 psimon@wisc.edu Home page
Topics
- Emphasis on vegetables: carrots, garlic, onion, cucumbers, melons, potatoes
- Breeding for human nutrition and consumer acceptance (flavor, appearance, convenience, etc.)
- Plant breeding and biotechnology in less-developed countries
Achievements
- Research leader, U.S. Department of Agriculture Vegetable Crops Research Unit
- Plant breeding coordinating committee, vice chair, (U.S. National Association of Plant Breeders), 2007-09
- Agricultural University of Krakow, Poland, Honorary Doctorate, 2003
- Fellow, American Society for Horticultural Science, 2002
- Senior Scientist of the Year, USDA, Agricultural Research Service Midwest, 2001