Robert E. Allan Plant Breeding Symposium

Past Lectures

2005, First Annual

• Improving Alfalfa to Save Midwestern Agriculture,” Charlie Brummer, forage breeder, Iowa State University.
• “Historical and Biological Bases of the Concept of Heterotic Groups in Maize,” William Tracy, sweet corn breeder, University of Wisconsin.
• “Breeding Corn for Sustainable Production Systems: Despite Charlie Brummer’s Views on the Matter,” Margaret Smith, open pollinated corn breeder, Cornell University.
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• News Release: Allan Symposium April 18, Event honors plant breeder (WSU Today, 4/7/05)