Biography

Professor of Plant Science, University of Idaho, 2004 to present. Associate Professor of Plant Science, University of Idaho, 1997 to 2004.Assistant Professor of Plant Science, University of Idaho, 1992 to 1997.Senior Scientist, ESCA genetics Corporation, 1988 to 1992.Higher Scientific Officer, Scottish Crop Research Institute, 1981 to 1988.Scientific Officer, Scottish Plant Breeding Station, 1977 to 1980.

Research Interest

Professor Jack Brown's research program involves: Develop genetically superior Brassica oilseed and condiment mustard (Brassica napus, B. juncea, Sinapisalba, and others) cultivars suitable for a wide range of environments throughout the Idaho, the PacificNorthwest, and other regions in the USA. Investigate breeding methodologies and inheritance ofimportant traits in developing new and improved Brassica crop species. Examine and develop procedures to increase breeding efficiency in developing superior Brassica oilseed and condiment cultivars. Develop oilseed Brassica cultivars that would be suitable for industrial processing, including high quality biodiesel and bio-jet fuel. Broaden genetic base and introgress insect and disease resistance and other desirable traits into Brassica crops using interspecific and intraspecific hybridization. Develop genotypes of yellow mustard (S. alba) modified fatty acid oil content, improved oil content, and with low glucosinolate content in residual seed meal. Develop interspecific and intraspecific hybrid genotypes with designer glucosinolate content and quality suitable as an alternative to highly toxic synthetic soil fumigants.