Rick Grazzini, Ph.D.

Research Interests, Activities, & Specializations:

• Plant breeding and genetics, particularly ornamental species
• Mutation induction and breeding
• Plant evolution and speciation via interspecific hybridization and/or polyploidization
• Natural product chemistry, particularly phytochemical composition and content
• Host-plant resistance
• Analytical chemistry and biochemistry
• Analytical method development and validation
• Research integrity and ethics
• Good laboratory practices
• Quality control, quality assurance
• Entrepreneurship