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Plant Breeding: An Interview with Dr. Stephen King

Terry Felderhoff Dr. Lineberger HORT 481-501. Plant Breeding: An Interview with Dr. Stephen King. “A plant breeder is a Jack-of-all-Trades and a King of none.” -Dr. Stephen King. Industry vs. Academia. Decide where to go Dr. King worked for both Industry more market oriented

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Plant Breeding: An Interview with Dr. Stephen King

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  1. Terry Felderhoff Dr. Lineberger HORT 481-501 Plant Breeding:An Interview withDr. Stephen King “A plant breeder is a Jack-of-all-Trades and a King of none.” -Dr. Stephen King

  2. Industry vs. Academia • Decide where to go • Dr. King worked for both • Industry more market oriented • Academia more science oriented • Differences affect expectations

  3. Education: Industry • Lab-Post Doc • Field-PhD • Masters + Experience

  4. Education: Academia • Lab-PhD or Post Doc • Field-PhD

  5. Experience: Industry • Broad Experience • Field, Path., Ento., Soils, etc. • Expectations not met • Training and mentoring • Know the science, learn the art

  6. Experience: Academia • Basic science • Knowledge based • Freedom over program • Field vs. Lab

  7. Personal Qualities • Enjoy job • Dedication • Travel well • Secretive • Management skills

  8. King’s Parting Advice • Publications • Assistantships • Learn ‘Lost Arts’ • Agronomic-statistic • Horticultural-appearance

  9. Any Questions?

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