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Dr. Danilo D. Fernando

My research focuses on the reproductive development of plants, particularly woody species. I am interested in elucidating mechanisms of male sterility, pollen tube development and gamete formation using histological, genetic, and molecular approaches. I am also interested in the manipulations of reproductive structures for genetic improvement and biotechnology.

FOUR DIFFERENT MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS ARE ONGOING IN MY LAB:

  • Reproductive sterility in willow (developmental mechanism and genetic engineering). Funded by USDA McIntire-Stennis Program.
  • Genetic transformation of American chestnut pollen. Funded by American Chestnut Foundation, NY Chapter.
  • Development of resistance to white pine blister rust through in vitro fertilization (in collaboration with Dr. John Owens)
  • Mechanism of pollen tube development in conifers (Funded by USDA-NRI Program)
American chestnut pollen tubes
pollen tube on female gametophyte,
western white pine
For more information on these and other research projects, please visit the POSTERS page.
willow plantlets
American chestnut leaf and male catkins